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Sobor Borisa i Gli︠e︡ba. Borisogli︠e︡bsk

Sobor Borisa i Gli︠e︡ba. Borisogli︠e︡bsk

Public domain photograph of church building, Christianity, religious architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

T︠S︡arskīi︠a︡ vrata vtoroĭ poloviny XVIII vi︠e︡ka s ri︠e︡znymi izobrazhenīi︠a︡mi Bozhʹeĭ Materi i 12 apostolov. Muz. opisi no. 8875. V Rostovskom muzei︠e︡. Rostov Velikīĭ

T︠S︡arskīi︠a︡ vrata vtoroĭ poloviny XVIII vi︠e︡ka s ri︠e︡znymi izobraz...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Russian Empire, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Christ Church (Episcopal), State Routes 713 & 712, Glendower, Albemarle County, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), State Routes 713 & 712, Glendower, Albemarl...

Significance: This is a small, but elegant building set in a small pine forest in the rolling farmlands of lower Ablemarle County. It is important in that it is an excellent example of the Classical Revival st... More

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight ...

Significance: The congregation of St. Luke's dates to the 1630s and by the mid seventeenth century Col. Bridger of White Marsh influenced the fitting out of the interior and is traditionally credited with the c... More

T︠S︡arskīi︠a︡ vrata pervoĭ poloviny XVIII vi︠e︡ka. V Rostovskom muzei︠e︡. Rostov Velikīĭ

T︠S︡arskīi︠a︡ vrata pervoĭ poloviny XVIII vi︠e︡ka. V Rostovskom muzei︠...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Aquia Church, U.S. Route 1 & State Route 676, Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia

Aquia Church, U.S. Route 1 & State Route 676, Stafford, Stafford Count...

Significance: Aquia Church is among the largest and handsomest of Virginia churches. It is built in the form of a Greek cross with hipped roof and has a most interesting unorthodox tower arising from the west ... More

South River Quaker Meeting House, 5810 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Lynchburg, Virginia

South River Quaker Meeting House, 5810 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Lynchbu...

Significance: The South River Friends Meetinghouse, or Quaker Meeting House, is a historic Friends meeting house located at Lynchburg, Virginia. It was completed in 1798. It is a rubble stone structure, approxi... More

Scottsville Disciples of Christ Church, Main Street (State Route 6), Scottsville, Albemarle County, Virginia

Scottsville Disciples of Christ Church, Main Street (State Route 6), S...

Significance: Built in 1846, the Scottsville Disciples of Christ or Christian Church now serves the town as a museum. Originally, the church was constructed through the efforts of Dr. James Turner Barclay. An... More

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, Independent City, Virginia

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, I...

Significance: St. John's Church was the first church built in the city of Richmond. It was completed in 1741 as part of the Henrico Parish. Moreover, the graveyard is the site of the first public cemetery in Ri... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Church of the Intercession (1743, 1761), interior, view east with upper tier of icon screen and nebo ("sky" or painted ceiling), Liadiny, Russia

Church of the Intercession (1743, 1761), interior, view east with uppe...

Title, date, and place from photographer's inventory. Number assigned by photographer: liad004. Credit line: Brumfield photograph collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General inform... More

Church of the Intercession (1743, 1761), interior, view of nebo ("sky," or painted ceiling), Liadiny, Russia

Church of the Intercession (1743, 1761), interior, view of nebo ("sky,...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an architectural element, dome, cathedral, classical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Interior of church, Alaska - Frank G. Carpenter collection

Interior of church, Alaska - Frank G. Carpenter collection

Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Photo by Lomen Bros., Nome. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.

Old Stone Church, U.S. Route 11, Fort Defiance, Augusta County, Virginia

Old Stone Church, U.S. Route 11, Fort Defiance, Augusta County, Virgin...

Significance: The Old Stone Church was constructed in 1747 to 1749 for the Scotch-Irish Presbyterian congregation led by the Reverend John Craig from its beginnings in 1740 until his death in 1774. The original... More

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight ...

Significance: The congregation of St. Luke's dates to the 1630s and by the mid seventeenth century Col. Bridger of White Marsh influenced the fitting out of the interior and is traditionally credited with the c... More

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight ...

Significance: The congregation of St. Luke's dates to the 1630s and by the mid seventeenth century Col. Bridger of White Marsh influenced the fitting out of the interior and is traditionally credited with the c... More

Tabb Street Presbyterian Church, 21 West Tabb Street, Petersburg, Petersburg, Virginia

Tabb Street Presbyterian Church, 21 West Tabb Street, Petersburg, Pete...

Significance: This church is a fine example of Greek Revival design, with its distinctive handling of the Doric portico, the body of the church, and the Corinthian order in the interior. This building, erected... More

Grace Episcopal Church, State Route 632, Cumberland, Cumberland County, Virginia

Grace Episcopal Church, State Route 632, Cumberland, Cumberland County...

Significance: Begun in 1840 and evidently completed in the early part of 1843 Grace Episcopal Church is located on the south side of the main road from Caira to Buckingham Courthouse. The two thirds of an acre... More

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, Independent City, Virginia

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, I...

Significance: St. John's Church was the first church built in the city of Richmond. It was completed in 1741 as part of the Henrico Parish. Moreover, the graveyard is the site of the first public cemetery in Ri... More

Oatlands Historic District, Church of Our Savior, U.S. Route 15, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia

Oatlands Historic District, Church of Our Savior, U.S. Route 15, Leesb...

Significance: A small, simple ecclesiastical structure, still in its pristine, pastoral setting. Survey number: HABS VA-949-L National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 74002327

Cove Presbyterian Church, U.S. Route 29, Covesville, Albemarle County, Virginia

Cove Presbyterian Church, U.S. Route 29, Covesville, Albemarle County,...

Significance: The small, brick church is a good example of the early (1809) Gothic revival; particularized by its gabled roof, pointed-arched windows, and American bond, three-course red brick. Unprocessed Fie... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Church of the Intercession (1743, 1761), interior, view of nebo ("sky," or painted ceiling), Liadiny, Russia

Church of the Intercession (1743, 1761), interior, view of nebo ("sky,...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an architectural element, dome, cathedral, classical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Sergei Prokudin Gorskiy, T︠S︡arskīi︠a︡ vrata vtoroĭ poloviny XVIII vi︠e︡ka s ri︠e︡znymi izobrazhenīi︠a︡mi Bozhʹeĭ Materi i 12 apostolov. Muz. opisi no. 8875. V Rostovskom muzei︠e︡. Rostov Velikīĭ, color separation negative

Sergei Prokudin Gorskiy, T︠S︡arskīi︠a︡ vrata vtoroĭ poloviny XVIII vi︠...

Credit line: Prokudin-Gorskiĭ photograph collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Corresponding photographic print is in album: Views along the upper Volga River, between Yaroslavl, Vla... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), State Routes 713 & 712, Glendower, Albemarle County, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), State Routes 713 & 712, Glendower, Albemarl...

Significance: This is a small, but elegant building set in a small pine forest in the rolling farmlands of lower Ablemarle County. It is important in that it is an excellent example of the Classical Revival st... More

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight ...

Significance: The congregation of St. Luke's dates to the 1630s and by the mid seventeenth century Col. Bridger of White Marsh influenced the fitting out of the interior and is traditionally credited with the c... More

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight ...

Significance: The congregation of St. Luke's dates to the 1630s and by the mid seventeenth century Col. Bridger of White Marsh influenced the fitting out of the interior and is traditionally credited with the c... More

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 216 South Pitt Street, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 216 South Pitt Street, Alexandria, Indepe...

Survey number: HABS VA-340 Building/structure dates: 1817 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000928

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, Independent City, Virginia

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, I...

Significance: St. John's Church was the first church built in the city of Richmond. It was completed in 1741 as part of the Henrico Parish. Moreover, the graveyard is the site of the first public cemetery in Ri... More

Oatlands Historic District, Church of Our Savior, U.S. Route 15, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia

Oatlands Historic District, Church of Our Savior, U.S. Route 15, Leesb...

Significance: A small, simple ecclesiastical structure, still in its pristine, pastoral setting. Survey number: HABS VA-949-L National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 74002327

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Church of the Intercession (1743, 1761), interior, view east with upper tier of icon screen and nebo ("sky," or painted ceiling), Liadiny, Russia

Church of the Intercession (1743, 1761), interior, view east with uppe...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an architectural element, dome, cathedral, classical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

T︠S︡arskīi︠a︡ vrata pervoĭ poloviny XVIII vi︠e︡ka. V Rostovskom muzei︠e︡. Rostov Velikīĭ

T︠S︡arskīi︠a︡ vrata pervoĭ poloviny XVIII vi︠e︡ka. V Rostovskom muzei︠...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

T︠S︡arskīi︠a︡ vrata vtoroĭ poloviny XVIII vi︠e︡ka s ri︠e︡znymi izobrazhenīi︠a︡mi Bozhʹeĭ Materi i 12 apostolov. Muz. opisi no. 8875. V Rostovskom muzei︠e︡. Rostov Velikīĭ

T︠S︡arskīi︠a︡ vrata vtoroĭ poloviny XVIII vi︠e︡ka s ri︠e︡znymi izobraz...

Public domain photograph of Russian Empire, color separation negatives, by Prokudin Gorsky, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight ...

Significance: The congregation of St. Luke's dates to the 1630s and by the mid seventeenth century Col. Bridger of White Marsh influenced the fitting out of the interior and is traditionally credited with the c... More

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight ...

Significance: The congregation of St. Luke's dates to the 1630s and by the mid seventeenth century Col. Bridger of White Marsh influenced the fitting out of the interior and is traditionally credited with the c... More

Aquia Church, U.S. Route 1 & State Route 676, Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia

Aquia Church, U.S. Route 1 & State Route 676, Stafford, Stafford Count...

Significance: Aquia Church is among the largest and handsomest of Virginia churches. It is built in the form of a Greek cross with hipped roof and has a most interesting unorthodox tower arising from the west ... More

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, Independent City, Virginia

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, I...

Significance: St. John's Church was the first church built in the city of Richmond. It was completed in 1741 as part of the Henrico Parish. Moreover, the graveyard is the site of the first public cemetery in Ri... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Sergei Prokudin Gorskiy, T︠S︡arskīi︠a︡ vrata pervoĭ poloviny XVIII vi︠e︡ka. V Rostovskom muzei︠e︡. Rostov Velikīĭ, color separation negative

Sergei Prokudin Gorskiy, T︠S︡arskīi︠a︡ vrata pervoĭ poloviny XVIII vi︠...

Credit line: Prokudin-Gorskiĭ photograph collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Corresponding photographic print is in album: Views along the upper Volga River, between Yaroslavl, Vla... More

Whitefield Chapel, 9520 Ferguson Avenue, Savannah, Chatham County, GA

Whitefield Chapel, 9520 Ferguson Avenue, Savannah, Chatham County, GA

2014 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Constructed between 1916 and 1925, Whitefield Chapel was presented to Bethesda Academy by the Georgia Society of Colonial Dames in memorial of Bethesda's foun... More

St. Heinrich's Roman Catholic Church, 1057 Flint Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH

St. Heinrich's Roman Catholic Church, 1057 Flint Street, Cincinnati, H...

Significance: This brick church with Gothic details was erected in 1892 and demolished in 1979. Survey number: HABS OH-2203 Building/structure dates: 1892 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1979 ... More

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight ...

Significance: The congregation of St. Luke's dates to the 1630s and by the mid seventeenth century Col. Bridger of White Marsh influenced the fitting out of the interior and is traditionally credited with the c... More

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 216 South Pitt Street, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 216 South Pitt Street, Alexandria, Indepe...

Survey number: HABS VA-340 Building/structure dates: 1817 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000928

T︠S︡arskīi︠a︡ vrata pervoĭ poloviny XVIII vi︠e︡ka. V Rostovskom muzei︠e︡. Rostov Velikīĭ

T︠S︡arskīi︠a︡ vrata pervoĭ poloviny XVIII vi︠e︡ka. V Rostovskom muzei︠...

Public domain photograph of stained glass design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Grace Episcopal Church, State Route 632, Cumberland, Cumberland County, Virginia

Grace Episcopal Church, State Route 632, Cumberland, Cumberland County...

Significance: Begun in 1840 and evidently completed in the early part of 1843 Grace Episcopal Church is located on the south side of the main road from Caira to Buckingham Courthouse. The two thirds of an acre... More

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, Independent City, Virginia

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, I...

Significance: St. John's Church was the first church built in the city of Richmond. It was completed in 1741 as part of the Henrico Parish. Moreover, the graveyard is the site of the first public cemetery in Ri... More

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, Independent City, Virginia

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, I...

Significance: St. John's Church was the first church built in the city of Richmond. It was completed in 1741 as part of the Henrico Parish. Moreover, the graveyard is the site of the first public cemetery in Ri... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Church of the Epiphany (1687-95), east view, Solikamsk, Russia

Church of the Epiphany (1687-95), east view, Solikamsk, Russia

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Old Stone Church, U.S. Route 11, Fort Defiance, Augusta County, Virginia

Old Stone Church, U.S. Route 11, Fort Defiance, Augusta County, Virgin...

Significance: The Old Stone Church was constructed in 1747 to 1749 for the Scotch-Irish Presbyterian congregation led by the Reverend John Craig from its beginnings in 1740 until his death in 1774. The original... More

Old Stone Church, U.S. Route 11, Fort Defiance, Augusta County, Virginia

Old Stone Church, U.S. Route 11, Fort Defiance, Augusta County, Virgin...

Significance: The Old Stone Church was constructed in 1747 to 1749 for the Scotch-Irish Presbyterian congregation led by the Reverend John Craig from its beginnings in 1740 until his death in 1774. The original... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), State Routes 713 & 712, Glendower, Albemarle County, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), State Routes 713 & 712, Glendower, Albemarl...

Significance: This is a small, but elegant building set in a small pine forest in the rolling farmlands of lower Ablemarle County. It is important in that it is an excellent example of the Classical Revival st... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), State Routes 713 & 712, Glendower, Albemarle County, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), State Routes 713 & 712, Glendower, Albemarl...

Significance: This is a small, but elegant building set in a small pine forest in the rolling farmlands of lower Ablemarle County. It is important in that it is an excellent example of the Classical Revival st... More

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight ...

Significance: The congregation of St. Luke's dates to the 1630s and by the mid seventeenth century Col. Bridger of White Marsh influenced the fitting out of the interior and is traditionally credited with the c... More

Aquia Church, U.S. Route 1 & State Route 676, Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia

Aquia Church, U.S. Route 1 & State Route 676, Stafford, Stafford Count...

Significance: Aquia Church is among the largest and handsomest of Virginia churches. It is built in the form of a Greek cross with hipped roof and has a most interesting unorthodox tower arising from the west ... More

Scottsville Disciples of Christ Church, Main Street (State Route 6), Scottsville, Albemarle County, Virginia

Scottsville Disciples of Christ Church, Main Street (State Route 6), S...

Significance: Built in 1846, the Scottsville Disciples of Christ or Christian Church now serves the town as a museum. Originally, the church was constructed through the efforts of Dr. James Turner Barclay. An... More

[View of tower with numerous frescoes seen through archway]

[View of tower with numerous frescoes seen through archway]

Public domain photograph of building, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, Independent City, Virginia

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, I...

Significance: St. John's Church was the first church built in the city of Richmond. It was completed in 1741 as part of the Henrico Parish. Moreover, the graveyard is the site of the first public cemetery in Ri... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Sergei Prokudin Gorskiy, Raka s moshchami Sv. Kni︠a︡zi︠a︡ Mikhaila Tverskogo (novai︠a︡). V Preobrazhenskom sobori︠e︡ v g. Tveri, color separation negative

Sergei Prokudin Gorskiy, Raka s moshchami Sv. Kni︠a︡zi︠a︡ Mikhaila Tve...

Credit line: Prokudin-Gorskiĭ photograph collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Corresponding photographic print is in album: Views along the upper Volga River, from its source in the... More

Whitefield Chapel, 9520 Ferguson Avenue, Savannah, Chatham County, GA

Whitefield Chapel, 9520 Ferguson Avenue, Savannah, Chatham County, GA

2014 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Constructed between 1916 and 1925, Whitefield Chapel was presented to Bethesda Academy by the Georgia Society of Colonial Dames in memorial of Bethesda's foun... More

Old Stone Church, U.S. Route 11, Fort Defiance, Augusta County, Virginia

Old Stone Church, U.S. Route 11, Fort Defiance, Augusta County, Virgin...

Significance: The Old Stone Church was constructed in 1747 to 1749 for the Scotch-Irish Presbyterian congregation led by the Reverend John Craig from its beginnings in 1740 until his death in 1774. The original... More

St. John's Church (Episcopal), Harrison & Bird Streets, Scottsville, Albemarle County, Virginia

St. John's Church (Episcopal), Harrison & Bird Streets, Scottsville, A...

Significance: This small Episcopal church, located in the historic James River town of Scottsville, is an excellent example of rural "Carpenter Gothic" architecture. This style is somewhat uncommon in this are... More

St. Heinrich's Roman Catholic Church, 1057 Flint Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH

St. Heinrich's Roman Catholic Church, 1057 Flint Street, Cincinnati, H...

Significance: This brick church with Gothic details was erected in 1892 and demolished in 1979. Survey number: HABS OH-2203 Building/structure dates: 1892 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1979 ... More

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight ...

Significance: The congregation of St. Luke's dates to the 1630s and by the mid seventeenth century Col. Bridger of White Marsh influenced the fitting out of the interior and is traditionally credited with the c... More

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight ...

Significance: The congregation of St. Luke's dates to the 1630s and by the mid seventeenth century Col. Bridger of White Marsh influenced the fitting out of the interior and is traditionally credited with the c... More

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight ...

Significance: The congregation of St. Luke's dates to the 1630s and by the mid seventeenth century Col. Bridger of White Marsh influenced the fitting out of the interior and is traditionally credited with the c... More

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight ...

Significance: The congregation of St. Luke's dates to the 1630s and by the mid seventeenth century Col. Bridger of White Marsh influenced the fitting out of the interior and is traditionally credited with the c... More

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia

St. Luke's Church, State Route 10 vicinity, Smithfield, Isle of Wight ...

Significance: The congregation of St. Luke's dates to the 1630s and by the mid seventeenth century Col. Bridger of White Marsh influenced the fitting out of the interior and is traditionally credited with the c... More

Tabb Street Presbyterian Church, 21 West Tabb Street, Petersburg, Petersburg, Virginia

Tabb Street Presbyterian Church, 21 West Tabb Street, Petersburg, Pete...

Significance: This church is a fine example of Greek Revival design, with its distinctive handling of the Doric portico, the body of the church, and the Corinthian order in the interior. This building, erected... More

Tabb Street Presbyterian Church, 21 West Tabb Street, Petersburg, Petersburg, Virginia

Tabb Street Presbyterian Church, 21 West Tabb Street, Petersburg, Pete...

Significance: This church is a fine example of Greek Revival design, with its distinctive handling of the Doric portico, the body of the church, and the Corinthian order in the interior. This building, erected... More

Tabb Street Presbyterian Church, 21 West Tabb Street, Petersburg, Petersburg, Virginia

Tabb Street Presbyterian Church, 21 West Tabb Street, Petersburg, Pete...

Significance: This church is a fine example of Greek Revival design, with its distinctive handling of the Doric portico, the body of the church, and the Corinthian order in the interior. This building, erected... More

Tabb Street Presbyterian Church, 21 West Tabb Street, Petersburg, Petersburg, Virginia

Tabb Street Presbyterian Church, 21 West Tabb Street, Petersburg, Pete...

Significance: This church is a fine example of Greek Revival design, with its distinctive handling of the Doric portico, the body of the church, and the Corinthian order in the interior. This building, erected... More

Aquia Church, U.S. Route 1 & State Route 676, Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia

Aquia Church, U.S. Route 1 & State Route 676, Stafford, Stafford Count...

Significance: Aquia Church is among the largest and handsomest of Virginia churches. It is built in the form of a Greek cross with hipped roof and has a most interesting unorthodox tower arising from the west ... More

Scottsville Disciples of Christ Church, Main Street (State Route 6), Scottsville, Albemarle County, Virginia

Scottsville Disciples of Christ Church, Main Street (State Route 6), S...

Significance: Built in 1846, the Scottsville Disciples of Christ or Christian Church now serves the town as a museum. Originally, the church was constructed through the efforts of Dr. James Turner Barclay. An... More

[View of tower with numerous frescoes seen through archway]

[View of tower with numerous frescoes seen through archway]

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St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, Independent City, Virginia

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, I...

Significance: St. John's Church was the first church built in the city of Richmond. It was completed in 1741 as part of the Henrico Parish. Moreover, the graveyard is the site of the first public cemetery in Ri... More

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, Independent City, Virginia

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, I...

Significance: St. John's Church was the first church built in the city of Richmond. It was completed in 1741 as part of the Henrico Parish. Moreover, the graveyard is the site of the first public cemetery in Ri... More

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, Independent City, Virginia

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, I...

Significance: St. John's Church was the first church built in the city of Richmond. It was completed in 1741 as part of the Henrico Parish. Moreover, the graveyard is the site of the first public cemetery in Ri... More

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, Independent City, Virginia

St. John's Church (Episcopal), East Grace & Broad Streets, Richmond, I...

Significance: St. John's Church was the first church built in the city of Richmond. It was completed in 1741 as part of the Henrico Parish. Moreover, the graveyard is the site of the first public cemetery in Ri... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Christ Church (Episcopal), Columbus & Cameron Streets, Alexandria, Ind...

Significance: Belonging to the Alexandria-Fairfax Church Group, based on plan of James Wren, local architect and builder. Original dimensions proposed 40' x 60' but the building was enlarged to approximately 5... More

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