National Historic Landmark

King's Chapel

Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Listed
May 1, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74002045

About this property

King's Chapel is an independent Unitarian congregation in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It is affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Association and describes itself as "Unitarian Christian in theology, Anglican in worship, and congregational in governance." It is housed in what was for a time after the American Revolution called the "Stone Chapel", an 18th-century structure at the corner of Tremont Street and School Street. The chapel building, completed in 1754, is one of the finest designs of the noted colonial architect Peter Harrison, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960 for its architectural significance. The congregation has worshipped according to a Unitarian version of the Book of Common Prayer since 1785, currently in its ninth edition. King's Chapel adjoins Old City Hall. Despite its name, the adjacent King's Chapel Burying Ground is not affiliated with the chapel or any other church; it pre-dates the present church by over a century.

Location

Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
42.35802, -71.06006

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was King's Chapel listed on the National Register?

King's Chapel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 1974.

What type of historic resource is King's Chapel?

King's Chapel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is King's Chapel a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. King's Chapel has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for King's Chapel?

The period of significance for King's Chapel is recorded as the industrial era.

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