Skip to main content

Architecture Database

701 Hampshire Street

Item

Address

701 Hampshire Street

Original Owners's Name

St. John's Episcopal Church

Previous Owner's Names

The Diocese of Quincy

Year of Construction

1853

Style of Architecture

Gothic Revival style

Architect

Charles Howland (original and 1867 addition),
Robert Bunce (1879 addition)

Structure Description

A large church building characteristic of the Gothic Revival style, built using native uncoursed limestone. Noteworthy architectural features include Tiffany windows (round Resurrection window and regular Annunciation window), Diamond Jubilee window by Mayer and Company, pointed-arch stained-glass side windows, pilastered stone details between side windows, west chancel round stained-glass windows, corner towers, and a south facing bell tower.