Quincy in Adams County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Crockets from Portico

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 16, 2020

1. Crockets from Portico Marker

Inscription.

First United Presbyterian Church, 1879
8th & Broadway
Gothic Revival Style
Robert Bunce, Architect

Churches usually have an elaborate entrance or portico
to mark the transition into a religious dwelling.
The three portals symbolize the doctrine of the trinity
with God as Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
The leaf form seen in this crocket was
repeated throughout the façade.

Erected by Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 39° 55.892′ N, 91° 24.635′ W. Marker is in Quincy, Illinois, in Adams County. Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street (Illinois Route 57) and Maine Street (U.S. 24), on the left when traveling north on 4th Street. Marker and crockets are on the southwest lawn of the History Museum on the Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 332 Maine Street, Quincy IL 62301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ruff Brewing Company (a few steps from this marker); Quincy Senior High School (a few steps from this marker); Spire Section (a few steps from this marker); Limestone Capitals

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Lord's Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Search for Equality (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Mormons in Quincy (about 400 feet away); Lincoln's Friend Johnston (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quincy.

Also see . . . Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County. (Submitted on September 26, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Crockets from Portico and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 16, 2020

2. Crockets from Portico and Marker

Crocket from Portico image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 16, 2020

3. Crocket from Portico

Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.