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Saint Mary's Catholic Church Complex

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Saint Mary's Catholic Church Complex
File:Saint Mary's Catholic Church; Plainfield, New Jersey.jpg
The main church building at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Plainfield.
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LocationLiberty and W. 6th Streets, Plainfield, New Jersey
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Area3.1 acres (1.3 ha)
Built1875–1880
ArchitectJeremiah O'Rourke
Architectural styleGothic, High Victorian Gothic
NRHP reference No.85000785[1]
NJRHP No.2706[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPApril 11, 1985
Designated NJRHPJanuary 28, 1985

Saint Mary's Catholic Church Complex is a historic Catholic parish church located within the Archdiocese of Newark at Liberty and W. 6th Streets in the city of Plainfield in Union County, New Jersey, United States. The complex, including the church, rectory, convent and school, was added to the National Register on April 11, 1985, for its significance in architecture and religion.[3]

History and description

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The church was designed featuring High Victorian Gothic architecture by Irish-American architect Jeremiah O'Rourke and built from 1875 to 1880 with red, yellow, and black brick. The rectory was built in 1880 and also features High Victorian Gothic architecture. The three-story Victorian Gothic convent was built in 1910. The two-story Collegiate Gothic school was designed by architect James S. Piggott and built in 1931.[3]

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St. Mary's Rectory

See also

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References

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