Downtown Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Trinity Parish Church
Built 1891 — rebuilt 1902
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 29, 2021
1. Trinity Parish Church Marker
Fire destroyed the interior of the church in 1902. It was rebuilt in its present form with enlarged transepts, sanctuary, and addition of a tower. The eclectic design is derived from English Country Gothic. The church has long been an important element in the cityscape.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 47° 36.308′ N, 122° 19.564′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Downtown Seattle. Marker is at the intersection of 8th Avenue and James Street, on the right when traveling south on 8th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 609 8th Avenue, Seattle WA 98104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Assay Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Presbyterian Church of Seattle, Washington (approx. ¼ mile away); 50th Anniversary of First Presbyterian Church of Seattle (approx. ¼ mile away); First Presbyterian Church of Seattle World War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); First Presbyterian Church of Seattle World War II Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); First Presbyterian Church Cornerstone (approx. ¼ mile away); The St. Charles Apartments
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Regarding Trinity Parish Church. Excerpt from the National Register registration form:
…Built in 1891 and enlarged after a fire in 1902, Trinity Parish Church is historically significant for its association with Seattle's original Episcopal congregation. Trinity is the Mother Church of the city's parishes and missions, and has played an instrumental role in the growth of both Episcopal religious and social services in the region. In addition, Trinity Church is an architecturally significant example of the English Gothic Revival style favored by churchmen of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Rebuilt at the turn of the century by architect John Graham, the church retains excellent integrity from that period, and is distinguished by exterior stone work, elaborate arched fenestration, a corner bell tower, and an interior dominated by a massive roof truss, stained glass windows, and a marble altar. …
Also see . . . Trinity Parish, Seattle's first Episcopal parish, is established on August 13, 1865. HistoryLink.org
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2. Trinity Parish Church
National Register of Historic Places Digital Archive on NPGallery website entry
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 29, 2021
3. Trinity Parish Church Marker
Marker is the bottom one left of the entrance.
By Steve Morgan (CC BY-SA 4.0), May 30, 2982
4. Trinity Parish Church in 1982
The church's exterior has changed little since this picture was taken. Since then the church has become dwarfed by skyscrapers and trees.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 29, 2021
5. Trinity Parish Church — Supplemental Marker
Plaque text:
Trinity Parish Church
Episcopal
Founded — 1865
Episcopal
Founded — 1865
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 29, 2021
6. Trinity Parish Church — Supplemental Marker
Plaque text:
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 11, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on January 2, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 11, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
