National Register of Historic Places

Saint Mary's Catholic Church Complex

Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey
Listed
April 10, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85000785

About this property

Saint Mary's Catholic Church Complex is a historic Catholic parish church located within the Archdiocese of Newark at Liberty and W. 6th Streets in the city of Plainfield in Union County, New Jersey, United States. The complex, including the church, rectory, convent and school, was added to the National Register on April 11, 1985, for its significance in architecture and religion. The church was designed featuring High Victorian Gothic architecture by Irish-American architect Jeremiah O'Rourke and built from 1875 to 1880 with red, yellow, and black brick. The rectory was built in 1880 and also features High Victorian Gothic architecture. The three-story Victorian Gothic convent was built in 1910. The two-story Collegiate Gothic school was designed by architect James S. Piggott and built in 1931. National Register of Historic Places listings in Union County, New Jersey Media related to Saint Mary's Catholic Church (Plainfield, New Jersey) at Wikimedia Commons St. Mary's Church, Plainfield, New Jersey (New Jersey Churchscape) St. Mary's Church, Plainfield, New Jersey (New Jersey Historic Trust)

Location

Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey
40.61107, -74.42345

Categories

ARCHITECTURERELIGION
Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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When was Saint Mary's Catholic Church Complex listed on the National Register?

Saint Mary's Catholic Church Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Saint Mary's Catholic Church Complex?

Saint Mary's Catholic Church Complex is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Saint Mary's Catholic Church Complex is recorded as the industrial era.

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