A Gothic Revival stone church on Southbridge Street, built in 1894 and funded in part by a local mill owner.
At a glance
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church stands at 693 Southbridge Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Stephen Earle of the firm Earle and Fisher designed the building, completed in 1894 by the Norcross Brothers. The Gothic Revival design includes some Romanesque details.
History
Construction was funded in part by Matthew Whittall, proprietor of the Whittall Mills. St. Matthew’s was not the first Episcopal church in Worcester. All Saints Church in the same city was founded in 1835.
On March 5, 1980, the church was added to the National Register of Historic Places as St. Matthews.
What you see
The church is built of stone. Its style is Gothic Revival with some Romanesque elements, the work of architect Stephen Earle.
Cultural significance
Listing on the National Register of Historic Places recognizes the building’s place in the architectural and community history of Worcester.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Worcester, Massachusetts
- Coordinates: 42.2431, -71.8122
- National Register of Historic Places: 1980
Practical information & getting there
The church is located at 693 Southbridge Street in Worcester. The coordinates 42.2431, -71.8122 place it in the city’s Southbridge Street area.
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