St. Andrew's-by-the-Sea, church building in New Hampshire, United States of America
St. Andrew's-by-the-Sea is a small chapel on New Hampshire's coast built in Stick style with a rough stone exterior and visible wooden framework. The building features stained-glass windows created by renowned studios like Tiffany and Connick, a slate roof with decorative brickwork at the corners, and a small steeple with a bell.
The chapel was built in 1876 by Boston architects Winslow and Wetherell, marking their only project in New Hampshire. It was created to serve summer visitors who had previously attended Episcopal services at the nearby Farragut Hotel starting in 1864.
The chapel was built to serve wealthy summer visitors from cities like New York and Chicago who gathered for worship during their coastal holidays. It also became a community gathering place where hotel staff and local residents held their own services and meetings.
The chapel is open from mid-May through mid-October and operates mainly for summer services held on Sundays. A small gate marks the entrance to the grounds, and Church Road provides easy access near the junction with Route 1A.
The stained-glass windows were created by renowned artists including John La Farge and Tiffany Studios, bringing artistic refinement to this small seaside chapel. These high-quality works of art stand in striking contrast to the building's rustic exterior made from locally sourced stone.
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