One of Boston's more beautiful landmarks is the Park Street Church. The English architect Peter Banner designed the church. It was built in 1809 on the site of the Old Granary for which the adjoining burial ground, much older than the church, was named. On July 4, 1829 William Lloyd Garrison delivered his first anti-slavery speech here and so launched his emancipation campaign with the words, "Since the cause of emancipation must progress heavily, and must meet with much unhallowed opposition- why delay the work?" Park Street Church is part of Boston's Freedom Trail; a path that links prominent spots in American history throughout the city of Boston. Park Street Church was also the site for the debut of the patriotic hymn "America" (My Country 'Tis of Thee) on July 4, 1831.
Like many old churches, the sanctuary is on the second floor of the structure. These staircases lead one to and from the entrance to the sanctuary.
Wonderful perspective here, Anne! - my father has been worshipping there for over 40 years. He's 92 and takes the train in every Sunday - beautiful church - so steeped in history! Hope you enjoyed your trip to Boston, even though the weather wasn't that great!
@kerristephens Thanks Kerri! @mrssmith Thanks Carla! @shirljess Thanks Shirley! @sparkleplenty1 Thanks Joyce! That is awesome! My sister attended here while in college. She followed in the footsteps of my mother and went to Wheelock College and became a teacher. I had a great chat with one of the student hosts while there- how impressive that a teen is spending his summer break serving at the church instead of hanging out with his buddies! @wenbow Thanks Wendy! @daisy Thanks Kathryn! Boston is just one of those cities that is steeped in history! @cortens Thanks Julie! It's a lovely city- very easy to get around both by public transit and on foot. You will definitely want to see some of the sites on the Freedom Trail. And for a stellar view of the entire city- the Skywalk. Also the Public Gardens, Beacon Hill, the St. Charles River and Quincy Market all have fantastic photo opps! And then there's the museums...
@nicolecampbell Thank you so much Nicole. This church was amazingly beautiful and there were so many lovely things to capture, but I loved the lines on this. @lyno Thank you Lyn!
Thank you one and all. My apologies for a blanket thank you- I've got to get going on my day but I wanted to let you all know that I'd seen your comments.
@olivetreeann No need to thank me....I know you see all my comments and I see each and every one of yours and value your friendship. Just trying to save you time.
@sangwann Thank you Dione- that curve truly caught my eye. I knew I had to photograph it! @prttblues Thank you Bev! It was a pretty awesome church and exciting to take shots in. @automaticslim Thanks Andy! You would have truly appreciated some of the beautiful woodwork in this building. @groovygirlrn Thanks Sheri!
I love the lines and curves and colors! Good eye! Why did they put the sanctuary upstairs back when there was no A/C and heat rises? Or maybe that IS why....needed it up there for warmth since it doesn't have a long hot season? Cool history!
@espyetta Thanks MaryBeth. I'm not sure why many of these churches are built that way. The church I visited that Sunday also had the sanctuary "upstairs" as does my own church. I think your guess has a lot of merit and makes sense. I have no idea where to find the answer for that one. Hmmm....
@mrssmith Thanks Carla!
@shirljess Thanks Shirley!
@sparkleplenty1 Thanks Joyce! That is awesome! My sister attended here while in college. She followed in the footsteps of my mother and went to Wheelock College and became a teacher. I had a great chat with one of the student hosts while there- how impressive that a teen is spending his summer break serving at the church instead of hanging out with his buddies!
@wenbow Thanks Wendy!
@daisy Thanks Kathryn! Boston is just one of those cities that is steeped in history!
@cortens Thanks Julie! It's a lovely city- very easy to get around both by public transit and on foot. You will definitely want to see some of the sites on the Freedom Trail. And for a stellar view of the entire city- the Skywalk. Also the Public Gardens, Beacon Hill, the St. Charles River and Quincy Market all have fantastic photo opps! And then there's the museums...
@lyno Thank you Lyn!
Thank you one and all. My apologies for a blanket thank you- I've got to get going on my day but I wanted to let you all know that I'd seen your comments.
@prttblues Thank you Bev! It was a pretty awesome church and exciting to take shots in.
@automaticslim Thanks Andy! You would have truly appreciated some of the beautiful woodwork in this building.
@groovygirlrn Thanks Sheri!