St. John’s Episcopal Church in Waterbury was established in 1737, with the first church building being constructed in 1743 at West Main and Willow Streets. A new church was built in 1797 at the west end of Waterbury Green, the first of three successive churches at that location. Expanded in 1839, the 1797 church was moved to East Main Street in 1847 to become St. Peter’s Catholic Church (it was torn down in 1888). The second, granite Gothic Revival church was built in 1848. This church’s steeple toppled in a high wind in 1857 and the church itself burned down on Christmas Eve, 1868. It was replaced by the current church, built in 1873 and designed by Henry C. Dudley, an architect known for his Gothic Revival churches. The church features stained glass windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Were there any churches that were burned down in the 1900s because the Americans did not like the religion
I am doing a research project what is the Oldest Church in Waterbury Ct STILL standing. I am very curious to know about St John’s Episcopal Church built in 1873. Thank you and I hope to hear back from you . My name is Carmela Greco. My Great Uncle is John Baptist Greco the original Builder and Owner of Pine Hill in Waterbury Ct. Now Holy Land.
Carmela,
You might consider contacting the church directly. Their website is https://www.stjohnsonthegreen.org/