Saint Mary's Catholic Church Complex
| Saint Mary's Catholic Church Complex | |
| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| New Jersey Register of Historic Places | |
The main church building at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Plainfield.
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| Location | Liberty and W. 6th Streets, Plainfield, New Jersey |
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| Coordinates | 40°36′39″N 74°25′26″W / 40.61083°N 74.42389°W |
| Area | 3.1 acres (1.3 ha) |
| Built | 1875–1880 |
| Architect | Jeremiah O'Rourke |
| Architectural style | Gothic, High Victorian Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 85000785[1] |
| NJRHP No. | 2706[2] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | April 11, 1985 |
| Designated NJRHP | January 28, 1985 |
Saint Mary's Catholic Church Complex is a historic Catholic parish church located within the Archdiocese of Newark at Liberty and W. 6th Streets in the city of Plainfield in Union County, New Jersey, United States. The complex, including the church, rectory, convent and school, was added to the National Register on April 11, 1985, for its significance in architecture and religion.[3]
History and description
The church was designed featuring High Victorian Gothic architecture by Irish-American architect Jeremiah O'Rourke and built from 1875 to 1880 with red, yellow, and black brick. The rectory was built in 1880 and also features High Victorian Gothic architecture. The three-story Victorian Gothic convent was built in 1910. The two-story Collegiate Gothic school was designed by architect James S. Piggott and built in 1931.[3]
See also
References
- Back to citation "National Register Information System – (#85000785)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- Back to citation "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Union County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. June 22, 2023. p. 10.
- Back to citation occurrence 3.0 Back to citation occurrence 3.1 Ricketts, Thomas (November 1984). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Saint Mary's Catholic Church Complex". National Park Service. With accompanying 12 photos