St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Why it's listed
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, at 19 Smith Street in Port Chester, was built in 1889-90 after sparks from a passing locomotive burned the parish's original 1840s church in December 1883. Designed by architect A. Page Brown, the stone and brick building blends Norman arched openings, a Tudor-derived turret and castellated parapet, and Gothic buttresses. A square clock tower doubles as a porte-cochere. Inside, the nave has a high wood vaulted ceiling and ten Tiffany grisaille windows, while a large Tiffany window of the Ascension of Christ rises over the marble altar. The chancel was enlarged in 1896, and a stone parish hall was attached in the mid to late 1920s. The church retains a high degree of exterior and interior integrity, which underpins its recognition as a distinctive example of eclectic late-19th century religious architecture in Westchester County. It continues to serve as a church and hosts community programs.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the church is a distinctive and intact example of eclectic late-19th century religious architecture in Westchester County, combining Norman, Tudor and Gothic features. It was designed by well-known architect A. Page Brown. It retains a high degree of integrity inside and out, including Tiffany windows and furnishings.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 06000260, listed April 12, 2006. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 19 Smith St., Port Chester |
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| County | Westchester County |
| Listed | April 12, 2006 |
| Reference number | 06000260 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1889 - c. 1925 |
| Architect / builder | Brown, A. Page (church) |
| Architectural style | Late 19th & 20th Century Revivals: Late Gothic Revival (combining Norman, Tudor and Gothic styles) |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still in use as a church, with community programs held there; the attached parish hall dates from the mid to late 1920s. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.00388, -73.66640 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 06000260.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7591376
- This listing as JSON
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