St. Stephen's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral

St. Stephen's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral is a church building in Romanesque style in downtown Wilkes-Barre. The structure displays rounded arches, stone walls, and a tall spire that rises above the surrounding buildings.

The building was constructed in 1897 and consecrated in 1899. It is the fifth church for a parish that was originally founded in 1817.

The building displays handcrafted details and stained glass windows created by skilled artisans of the late 1800s. Visitors walking through can admire the woodwork and glass that shape the interior character.

The building sits in downtown Wilkes-Barre on South Franklin Street. Visitors should note that access may be limited during regular worship services.

The interior of the church houses a complex pipe organ system with 61 different stops. This organ combines work from Austin and Aeolian-Skinner builders, assembled across multiple renovations since 1905.

Location: Wilkes-Barre

Inception: 1899

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

Website: http://ststephenswb.org

GPS coordinates: 41.24658,-75.88439

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:02