Nomination for Trinity Episcopal Church

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Form No. 10-300 (Rev. 10-74) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR NPS USE ONLY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NOV 13 1976 INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN HOW TO COMPLETE NATIONAL REGISTER FORMS TYPE ALL ENTRIES - COMPLETE APPLICABLE SECTIONS AND/OR COMMON STREET & NUMBER NOT FOR PUBLICATION CITY, TOWN CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Columbus, Ohio - VICINITY OF 12 Samuel Devine UNOCCUPIED _WORK IN PROGRESS &PRIVATE RESIDENCE PUBLIC ACQUISITION XYES: RESTRICTED IN PROCESS _BEING CONSIDERED - YES: UNRESTRICTED 4 OWNER OF PROPERTY Ohio 43215 5 LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS DEPOSITORY FOR 049 DATE SCIENTIFIC TITLE STATE DISTRICT SITE ACCESSIBLE RELIGIOUS ENTERTAINMENT COUNTY CLASSIFICATION TRANSPORTATION CATEGORY OWNERSHIP COURTHOUSE.

PARK STRUCTURE MUSEUM GOVERNMENT _COMMERCIAL Trinity Episcopal Church AGRICULTURE PUBLIC LOCATION INDUSTRIAL Franklin NAME Ohio Summer 1975 Ohio Historic Inventory _OBJECT Ohio Historical Society 125 East Broad Street 410 South High Street _EDUCATIONAL PRESENT-USE DATA SHEET OTHER: SURVEY RECORDS BUILDING(S) DATE ENTERED MILITARY CODE XPRIVATE STATUS -BOTH REGISTRY OF DEEDS,ETC. - FEDERAL &STATE _COUNTY LOCAL 039 HISTORIC Franklin County Auditor's Office RECEIVED JUL 30 1976 * EXCELLENT _MOVED DATE_ by påàns prepared by Gordon W.

Lloyd of Detroit, replaced an earlier stone tower at the corner of the facade, besides permitting this arangement, fol- the tower is balanced by two buttresses extended upwards and finished.by The parish house, directly attached to the church on the east end, was The interior of the church, being not overly decorative, was what was intricately carved reredos recieves the observers immediate attention, being itself, occuring in 1910 and replacing the five bays of narrow lancet windows. cept wall, and entire rear balcony. of the downtown community, a new addition to the parish is planned and ready CONDITION UNEXPOSED DETERIORATED DESCRIPTION UNALTERED FAIR Howell and Thomas. CHECK ONE carved and crocketed pinacles. installed, sparking the remodeling of the sanctuary furnishings which are acterize the church. churches of England of which Lloyd was familiar.

The plan of the church conforms to the Medieval traditional cruciform the north and south transcept stained glass windows were dedicated.1965 saw XORIGINAL SITE ened rockfaced sandstone walls are evenly.coursed, the stones are still of On the Third Street facade is the main entrance to the church.The Due to additional new church programs striving to better serve the needs ed glass. added in 19o9..It was the work of a well respected local architectural firm, -GOOD DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (IF KNOWN) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

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contiguration with a narthex, nave, side aisles, transcepts, chancet, and complemented by the pulpit, lecturn, and chancel screens. The richness of wood is felt in the oak floors, pews, By 1970, with several different additions to the organ, the system con- tained 3,600 pipes, filling the opening in the sanctuary wall, south trans- iginal stained glass. Steeply pitching roofs, covered in gray slate, char- The Memorial currently functional. Chimes were also installed at this time. projecting rockfaced limestone foundation is uncoursed.While the now dark- but was never built) was capped in sandstone battlements and corner pinacles. random sizes. The Victorian richness of the walls is enhanced by the con- lowed the currently popular fashion for asymetrical composition.

gables with spherical triangular windows,_jutting into the roof as dormers, the translucent glass of the large front facade window transformed to stain- elaborate decorated tracery centers on the front wall. and overhead in the lofty graceful hammerbeam trusses.In the year of 1945, The location of the to be constructed.The rectory will be completely renovated and a fourth Mass of considered in the 187o's the "modern style".Up front the beautifully and In 1912, the present reredos was -RUINS AREAS OF

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SIGNIFICANCE -- CHECK AND JUSTIFY BELOW _COMMUNITY PLANNING -LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ARCHEOLOGY-HISTORIC _CONSERVATION -ECONOMICS SCULPTURE _SOCIAL/HUMANITARIAN _OTHER (SPECIFY) SPECIFIC DATES STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

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purchased and a foundation laid, but at this point work was halted. In takings, Trinity Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, Bennsylvania, he has in New York and Brooklyn by Upjohn, Renwick, and Lefever.! In addition, his death. William Fish, another Englishman by birth, was master builder of costly residences in Columbus, to say nothing of others all over Ohio 1700-1799 1866-1869 remain.

1500-1599 1600-1699 1400-1499 ENGINEERING PERIOD AGRICULTURE THEATER MILITARY SIGNIFICANCE EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT ART X1800-1899 _POLITICS/GOVERNMENT XARCHITECTURE INDUSTRY PREHISTORIC ARCHEOLOGY-PREHISTORIC SCIENCE _TRANSPORTATION gregation subsequently gathered in several other buildings previous to _COMMUNICATIONS been compared favorably with some of the best Gothic revival work done _PHILOSOPHY XRELIGION his many churches in his home town of Detroit, throughout the state of _EDUCATION His first-hand knowledge of English architecture is evident in LITERATURE when Reverend Philander Chase came to Ohio from Connecticut for the built nearly all the fine business blocks, churches,school houses, and building the first stone Trinity Church in 1834,on Broad Street.By Sale of the old church in 1863,provided funds for the construction of _COMMERCE 1862,this piece of land was sold and the present site of Trinity at and in other states.Few of the numerous buildings to his credit still -MUSIC -1900- -LAW (1832-1904) its architect, was English by birth.

Style he remained, portion, and a restraint of detail". in the home.of an early Columbus pioneer, Lincoln Goodale. The con- 1854 the structure, besides being too small, had begun to deteriorate ward the early and traditional period of that style. Gordon w. Lloyd Michigan, and in Ohio. Lloya's approach, similar to that of Upjobn, ås Sons in 1868. Later becöming known as The Fish Stone Company, they INVENTION throughout his long and prolific architectural ca- as a mason and stonecutter. His company was called William Fish and before him were constructors and builders. He, himself was brought up purpose of forming churches.The first meeting of the Parish was held Trinity Church is a fine example of Gothic to- His training was the new one.Begun in 1866,and completed n April 4,1869,the ap-

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MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES 0 GEOGRAPHICAL DATA VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION STATE ( 11 FORM PREPARED BY NAME / TITLE November 21, 1975 STREET & NUMBER (614) 488-6935 CITY OR TOWN Ohio 2 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER CERTIFICATION THE EVALUATED SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS PROPERTY WITHIN THE STATE IS: NATIONAL - LOCAL - As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665),1 hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service. STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER SIGNATURE KEEPER OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER GPO 888-445 TELEPHONE DATE ORGANIZATION COUNTY CODE NORTHING Columbus 1970.

Ohio State University UTM REFERENCES University Library) Paul Newman ZONE EASTING 1349 Inglis Avenue FOR NPS USE ONLY 1828-1875",; The Art Quarterly, Vol. 9., The Detroit Institute of the Arts, Detroit, Michigan. 1946, pp. 240-250. (Wayne State LIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUNTY BOUNDARIES ¡ HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THI PROPERTY IS INCLUDEDIN THE NATIONAL REGISTER Withey, Biographical Dictionary Of American Architects (Deceased), ZONE 1.10-76 Form No. 10-300a (Rev. 10-74) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE RECEIVED JUL 90 1976 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NOV 13 1976 INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM DATE ENTERED CONTINUATION SHEET ITEM NUMBER 7. floor added. The plans call for no changes to the church itself, but The site, at the time of original construction, was surrounded by houses.

one exception, a neighbor of Trinity Church for many years - the Ohio State 9. Bibliographical references (cont') 3. Struder, Jacob H., Columbus, Ohio, Its History, Resources, and Progress. Riches, Columbus, Ohio (Ohio Historical Society) The City of Columbus and Its Resources, A Souvenir of the Ohio State Journal., 1811-1890. 5. Trinity Parish; An Outline History, 1817-1910. Pamphlet, (Trinity Church GPO 892 455 PAGE Capital. Collection). Trinity Episcopal Church rooms beneath the church will be remodeled and expanded. FOR NPS USE ONLY Jacob A. Struder Co., Columbus, Ohio 1872, PP. 175-178. Illustrated by business blocks are gone, replaced by sleek new office towers.There is Working Number 1I. 1l. 75.

2014 ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN Inventory - KEEPER OTHER HAER Entered ARCHEOLOGIST CONTROL Send-back Re-submit Maps TECHNICAL HISTORIAN Review Photos Federal Register Entry BRANCH CHIEF REVIEW UNIT CHIEF National Register Write-up United States Department of the Interior National Park Service WAso No.7 Accept 3-15-76 Cole 11.1375 Franklin unspaled locol church ACCEPT MAR 1 6 1976 INT:2106- 74 1-7-76 Franklin Co., Ohio Paul Newman, photographer, 1975 JUL 30 1976 NOV 13 1976 PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER north G west elevations negative filed-ohio Preservation Off.

Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbus Franklin Co., Ohio JUL 30 1976 NOV 13 1976 Paul Newman, photographer, 1975 Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbus west facade negative filed-Ohio Preservation Office CERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbus Franklin Co., Ohio Paul Newman, photographer, 1975 NOV 13 1976 JUL 30 1976 north elevation PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER SOUTHEAST COLUMBUS QUADRANGLE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OHIO-FRANKLIN CO 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC SOUTHEAST COLUMBUS, OHIO JUL 30 1976" UNITED STATES UTM 17 329/370 4425/280 GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NOV 13 1976 Hon. Robert Taft, Jr. Dr. Thomas H. Smith Hon. Join M. Ashbrook INT: 2950-75 880 Location STATE Name Galion Columbus Date Entered Trinity Episcopal Church Franklin County Also Notified Central Hotel, Hackedorn and Zimmerman ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER Hon. Samuel L.

Devine Interstate 7l at 17th Avenue State Historie Preservation Officer Buildings Director, The Ohfo Historical Society Hon. John H. Glenn, Jr. Crawford County -COUNTY 125 E. Broad St. - SCIENCE- 23 'oldest' O - SOCIAL / CULTURAL-30 'only' D - ART-5 - EDUCATION-10 C INVENTION -14 - PHILOSOPHY - 20 - TRANSPORTATION -25 2 master butlder: 2gordon W.

Lloyd Gothic Revival EVENTS : 049 ASSOCIATION INSTITUTIONAL STATE Columbus PERSONAL: Franklin artisan: Xoriginal site NATIONAL REGISTER DATA SHEET NAMES give role & date Bfunctions 2OTHER NAMES: Midwest Church Cross-shaped date of entry /town 12) SOURCE OF NOMINA - deteriorated -good - Unknown Dunexeavated SO NOT APPLICABLE - 9 - No Access -RECREATION -28 CLAIMS: explain - LAW- 16 - SETTLEMENT-29 - LITERATURE- 17 - CONSERVATION - 8 C HEALTH-27 - MILITARY - 18 - ECONOMICS- 9 C INDUSTRY- 13 - MUSIC - 19 CURRENTLY: ~interior decorsror ETHNIC GROUP historic events: AGRICULTURE-3 architectural style(s): ENTERTAINMENT-26 vicinity of Dunexposed WHEN HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT: XARCHITECTURE-4 URBAN PLANNING-31 ENGINEERING-11 18661869 SUBSTANTIALLY INTACT-3 ARCHEOLOGY-historic-1 NATIONAL REGISTER WRITE-UP Xaltered artist: NOT INTACT-O Druins SAVED? YES