Christ Church (Alexandria, Virginia)
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| Christ Church | |
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| Location: | SE corner of Cameron and Columbus Sts., Alexandria, Virginia |
| Built/Founded: | Completed February 27, 1773 |
| Architect: | James Wren |
| Architectural style(s): | No Style Listed |
| Designated as NHL: | April 15, 1970[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | May 10, 1970[2] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 70000899 |
| Governing body: | Private |
Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia, is an Episcopal Church built from 1767 to 1773 by John Carlyle.
The church was designed by James Wren in the Colonial Style, and frequented by such notables as George Washington, Robert E. Lee, and Philip Richard Fendall I. In addition, Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill visited the church on January 1st, 1942 to commemorate World Day of Prayer for Peace. Today, the church has over 2,400 members and is an integral architectural and spiritual part of Alexandria.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970.[1][3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Christ Church. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-02-18.
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Christ ChurchPDF (32 KB), National Park Service, , 19 and Accompanying photos, exterior and interior, from 19.PDF (32 KB)
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