Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Grace and St. Peter's Church
By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 7, 2008
1. Grace and St. Peter's Church Marker
Scholars consider the structure to be one of the most authentic and elegant English Gothic Revival churches in Baltimore. Designed by the noted architects Niernsee and Neilson, scholars consider it to be a copy of St. Marks Church in Philadelphia, designed by John Notman. Niersee and Neilson's design is regarded as a break from the simple, rectangular church towards a more fully dimensional form, similar to many parish churches in England. The white marble font with the bowl held by a kneeling angel was designed by the famous Danish sculptor Thorwaldsen. Stained glass windows imported from Hardman of Birmingham, England, and Mayer of Munich, Germany, embellish the interior.
The Church has since 1949 sponsored and housed Grace and St. Peter's School, originally founded as St. Peter's School in 1806. Until 1871, St. Peter's School was the oldest free school in Baltimore to operate continuously. Since 1949 the school has been a pioneer in the elementary education and after-school care of children.
Erected by the City
By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 7, 2008
2. Grace and St. Peter's Church
Marker is to the left of the door.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Maryland, Baltimore City historical markers marker series.
Location. 39° 17.859′ N, 76° 37.098′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. Marker is on Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 707 Park Avenue, Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Striving for Civil Liberties: The Progressives of Mount Vernon (a few steps from this marker); Maryland Historical Society (within shouting distance of this marker); In Full Glory (within shouting distance of this marker); The Enoch Pratt House (within shouting distance of this marker); H. Irvine Keyser (within shouting distance of this marker); On To Yorktown (within shouting distance of this marker); King Gambrinus, 1879 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Revels (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
More about this marker. The marker includes an early photograph of the church and a drawing of the church emblem.
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By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 7, 2008
3. Grace and St. Peter's Church Marker
Categories. • Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings •
By Allen C. Browne, September 5, 2015
4. Early View
By Allen C. Browne, September 5, 2015
5. Church Emblem
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6. Grace and St. Peter's Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2017. This page originally submitted on March 7, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,477 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 19, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
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