Eliot Congregational Church

The Eliot Congregational Church is a church building with Victorian Gothic architecture located at the corner of Dale Street and Walnut Avenue. Its walls are constructed from Roxbury puddingstone, a light-colored stone with visible speckled patterns.

The building was constructed in 1873 by builder S. M. Chesley & Company and mason Robert Culbert. A major fire destroyed the main sanctuary built in 1889, which led to significant structural changes to the church.

The interior showcases stained glass windows created by Louis Comfort Tiffany and Charles Jay Connick, along with frescoes painted by William S. Brazer. These artistic elements shape how people experience the worship space today.

The building sits at a street corner in the Roxbury neighborhood and is accessible on foot. Visitors should note that access to services and community events may be limited to specific times.

The building was initially planned as a temporary chapel while a larger sanctuary was to be constructed elsewhere. Instead, after the fire changed circumstances, this chapel evolved into the main worship space by 1931.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.31944,-71.08194

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:47