St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Historic church in Pennsylvania. Built 1848 by John Notman. Added to the National Register in 1982, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
Saint Mark's Episcopal Church is an Episcopal church located at 1625 Locust Street in Rittenhouse Square in Center City Philadelphia. The church was founded in the mid-19th century as part of the Oxford Movement revival in the Anglican Communion. Because of its architectural quality and significance, the building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1984. It is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | 1607--27 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Listed | Apr 19, 1982 |
| Listed for | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Reference number | 82003815 |
| Built | 1848 · more from the 1840s |
| Architect | John Notman, Cope and Stewardson |
| Type of place | church building |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 3 buildings |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 1607--27 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA |
| Website | saintmarksphiladelphia.org ↗ |
| Coordinates | 39.9488° N, 75.1683° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Philadelphia | 632 listed places in Philadelphia → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | Independence National Historical Park · 1 mile · on Park Atlas |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 1 record ↗
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Questions people ask
When was St. Mark's Episcopal Church listed on the National Register?
Apr 19, 1982. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was St. Mark's Episcopal Church built?
1848, designed by John Notman and Cope and Stewardson, in the Gothic Revival style.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit St. Mark's Episcopal Church?
Yes. St. Mark's Episcopal Church is recorded as open to the public, and hours are on the official website.
Source: Official website
Where is St. Mark's Episcopal Church?
1607--27 Locust St., Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. The nearest national park unit is Independence National Historical Park, 1 mile away.
What does the St. Mark's Episcopal Church listing include?
The listing counts 3 contributing resources. Those are 3 buildings. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Are there historic photographs or drawings of St. Mark's Episcopal Church?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for St. Mark's Episcopal Church?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Is there cell service at St. Mark's Episcopal Church?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 82003815. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.