National Register of Historic Places

House of Prayer Episcopal Church and Rectory

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey
Listed
October 30, 1972
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
72000777

About this property

House of Prayer Episcopal Church and Rectory is a historic site at Broad and State Streets in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. The house was built in prior to 1725 (c. 1710) and the church in 1849 and they were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The rectory was the home of Hannibal Goodwin, priest and inventor. Known as the Plume House, the building is considered one of the most endangered landmarks in the state. The parish was founded in 1849 and held its first services in the rectory on November 7. A few days later, construction began on the Gothic Revival church building, designed by Frank Wills, which was consecrated a year later. A parish hall was added in several phases later in the 19th century.

Location

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey
40.74817, -74.17091

Categories

INDUSTRYARTARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
Sources

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

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When was House of Prayer Episcopal Church and Rectory listed on the National Register?

House of Prayer Episcopal Church and Rectory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 30, 1972.

What type of historic resource is House of Prayer Episcopal Church and Rectory?

House of Prayer Episcopal Church and Rectory is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for House of Prayer Episcopal Church and Rectory is recorded as the industrial era.

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