St. Mary's Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal

Episcopal Church (United States)

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 church at 230 Classon Avenue in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

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, New York, New York

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. It was built in 1858 in the Gothic Revival

Gothic Revival architecture

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 style. It is constructed of Belleville brownstone

Brownstone

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. It features a square tower with polygonal extension and a broach spire

Broach spire

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. The Johnson Memorial Parish House was built in 1892. Also on the property is the rectory

Rectory

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; a -story brick house with a mansard roof

Mansard roof

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 and large oriel window

Oriel window

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.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places

National Register of Historic Places

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in 1983.

Parishioners are largely Anglicans of West Indian descent. Community events include concerts, flea markets, brunches, classes, and lectures. In July of 2011, the Sacristy of the Church is to be renovated. In October of 2011, the parish will celebrate its 175th Anniversary with festivals and a visitation by Bishop Provenzano of Long Island.

External links

• St Mary's Brooklyn Official site