New Brighton in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Christ Episcopal Church
Sesquicentennial (1850-2000)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, March 4, 2006
1. Christ Episcopal Church Marker
Erected by Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania - Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation series list.
Location. 40° 43.87′ N, 80° 18.622′ W. Marker is in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. It is at the intersection of 3rd Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 65) and 12th Street, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1217 3rd Avenue, New Brighton PA 15066, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and in the Ohio River Valley. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: White Cottage (a few steps from this marker); First Presbyterian Church of New Brighton (within shouting distance of this marker); Underground Railroad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Merrick Art Gallery (about 600 feet away); a different marker
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Also see . . . Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation. Marker Program (Submitted on July 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, March 4, 2006
2. Christ Episcopal Church
Photographed by John K. Robinson, May 28, 2008
3. Interior of Christ Episcopal Church
Stucco on the front wall has recently been removed and reveals the original stone and brick wall around the chancel arch.
Photographed by John K. Robinson, May 25, 2008
4. Large window above altar.
I asked the Vicar of the church which of the windows are by Tiffany. She replied that they had once been authenticated but that the documentation had been misplaced. I present photos of all the windows; perhaps a Tiffany expert will be able to pick them out. They are obviously differing styles.
Photographed by John K. Robinson, May 25, 2008
5. Stained glass window.
Photographed by John K. Robinson, May 25, 2008
6. Stained glass window.
Photographed by John K. Robinson, May 25, 2008
7. Stained glass window.
Photographed by John K. Robinson, May 25, 2008
8. Stained glass window.
Photographed by John K. Robinson, May 25, 2008
9. Stained glass window.
Photographed by John K. Robinson, May 25, 2008
10. Stained glass window.
Photographed by John K. Robinson, May 25, 2008
11. Stained glass window.
Photographed by John K. Robinson, May 25, 2008
12. Stained glass window.
Photographed by John K. Robinson, May 25, 2008
13. Stained glass window.
Photographed by John K. Robinson, May 25, 2008
14. Rear of nave showing organ over the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,808 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. submitted on May 26, 2008, by John K. Robinson of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photos of the Tiffany windows. • Can you help?
