Church of the Holy Trinity, Philadelphia
Church of the Holy Trinity, Philadelphia, Episcopal church building at Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, United States.
The church structure exhibits Gothic Revival design elements with a corner tower added in 1867, featuring five Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass windows throughout its walls.
Scottish architect John Notman designed the church, which held its first service in 1859 and received National Register of Historic Places status in February 1973.
Phillips Brooks, who served as rector from 1862 to 1869, wrote the Christmas carol O Little Town of Bethlehem for Sunday School students at this church.
Located at the intersection of 19th and Walnut Streets, the church maintains regular Episcopal services and welcomes visitors to explore its architectural features.
The church preserves a recording of Reverend Phillips Brooks's moving eulogy delivered after President Abraham Lincoln's assassination on April 23, 1865.
Location: Philadelphia
Architects: John Notman
Website: http://htrit.org
GPS coordinates: 39.95007,-75.17372
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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