Trinity Church (Thomaston, Connecticut) facts for kids
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| Location | 160 Main St., Thomaston, Connecticut |
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| Area | 0.6 acres (0.24 ha) |
| Built | 1871 |
| Architect | Richard M. Upjohn |
| Architectural style | Stick/Eastlake |
| NRHP reference No. | 84001097 |
| Added to NRHP | August 1, 1984 |
Trinity Church is an old and beautiful church located at 160 Main Street in Thomaston, Connecticut. It was built in two main parts, first in 1871 and then again in 1880. A famous architect named Richard M. Upjohn designed it. The church is a great example of two building styles: Gothic and Stick Style architecture.
Because of its special design and history, Trinity Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Today, it is part of a larger church community that also includes St. Peter's Church in Plymouth.
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What Makes Trinity Church Special?
Trinity Church stands out right in the middle of Thomaston. You can find it on Main Street, between the town's opera house and the public library. It's built from wood in the Stick Style, which means it has lots of decorative wooden strips on the outside.
The Church's Unique Look
The church has a very interesting roof. The main part of the roof points forward, and other roof sections stick out from the sides. This gives the building a shape like a cross when you look down from above.
At the front, there's a part that sticks out to the left with a sloped roof. To the right, there's another section that leads to a tall, square tower. A larger sloped roof section extends from the back of the main building.
The Tower and Details
The tower is square for its first two levels. Then, it changes to a steeply sloped roof section that opens up into a bell tower. At the very top, there's a small, pyramid-shaped roof. You'll notice cool wooden decorations, called "Stick decorations," on the gables (the triangular parts of the roof).
Inside the church, the decoration is simple but nice. You can see the curved wooden beams that support the roof. There's also special decorative woodwork in the chancel area, which is the part of the church where the altar is.
Who Designed Trinity Church?
The church was designed by Richard M. Upjohn, a very talented architect. His father, Richard Upjohn, was also a famous architect who helped popularize the Gothic Revival style. Richard M. Upjohn continued his father's work but added his own modern touch.
Richard M. Upjohn is perhaps best known for designing the Connecticut State Capitol building. Before he designed Trinity Church in Thomaston, he had already created four similar churches. The Thomaston church is actually bigger and more detailed than those earlier designs, showing how his skills grew over time.
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