Designated: 8/18/1970
Architect : William Rodrigue
Architectural Style: Neo-Gothic
Address: 441B East Fordham Road
The dominant feature of the church is the tall square tower, with large stepped buttresses projecting from the corners and rising above the louvered belfry, to terminate in graceful pinnacles, decorated with crockets and finials. Originally the church was an austere chapel without a transept. In 1928-29, In order to increase its’ capacity, a large transept was added. Crowning the crossings; of the transept and the nave Is a heavily decorated copper lantern which features small flying buttresses .
STATUS Designated Individual Landmark
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