St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Why it's listed
Built in 1872 at the southwest corner of Third Street and Middle Avenue in Elyria, this small sandstone church was erected on land once occupied by the Kendall mansion, which had burned several years earlier. Its walls are random-laid ashlar masonry under a slate gable roof, with a three-bay front and an L-shaped plan. The inventory describes it as a prime example of Victorian Gothic architecture. Stained glass windows with deep colors and fine etching are singled out as among the most beautiful in the city, and the interior has fine woodwork. The sanctuary was enlarged to the south and west in 1916, and Dalton & Dalton of Cleveland designed a Sunday school addition in 1957. The church has served as an Episcopal church continuously since it was built, and both its interior and exterior are recorded in excellent condition. It sits on a landscaped lot, set back about twenty feet from the road.
Significance in brief: The inventory form describes it as a very fine small Gothic church and a prime example of Victorian Gothic architecture. It notes the notable stained glass windows and interior woodwork. It has been in continuous use as an Episcopal church since it was built on the site of the burned Kendall mansion.
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 79002731, listed August 13, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 300 3rd St., Elyria |
|---|---|
| County | Lorain County |
| Listed | August 13, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002731 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival (Victorian Gothic) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | In continuous use as an Episcopal church since 1872; condition of interior and exterior listed as excellent. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Elyria Downtown-West Avenue Historic District |
| Coordinates | 41.36509, -82.10713 (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 79002731.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7586859
- This listing as JSON
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