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General Information

Beginning of works: 1723
Completion: 1745
Status: in use

Project Type

Function / usage: Church

Awards and Distinctions

Location

Location: , , ,
Address: 193 Salem Street
Coordinates: 42° 21' 58.68" N    71° 3' 16.20" W
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Technical Information

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Chronology

1722

Christ Church parish established.

1723

Construction started.

1745

Completion of the church.

18 April 1775

Signal lights hung for Paul Revere; Day before the Battle of Concord and Lexington - first battle of the American Revolution.

Notes

The Box Pews, highest of any church in America, were designed to keep worshippers warm when the church had no central heat. Foot warmers, containing hot coals or stones carried from nearby homes, provided additional heat.

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  • Structure-ID
    20022406
  • Published on:
    24/07/2006
  • Last updated on:
    28/05/2021
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