Pictorial guide to Boston and the country around . % S H < 176 GUIDE TO BOSTON. Trinity Church (Episcopalian). Copley Square, just soiitfi ofClarendon Street.—This is iindonbtedly the most beautiful churchedifice in Boston. It was designed by tlie late H. H. Richardson,and is considered liis masterpiece, and one of the architecturalgems of this continent. Its shape is that of a Latin cross, witha semi-circular apse added to the eastern arm. and short tran-septs. A massive central tower rests at the intersection of naveand transepts. On the west front is the Galilee Porch, whichhas been
Pictorial guide to Boston and the country around . % S H < 176 GUIDE TO BOSTON. Trinity Church (Episcopalian). Copley Square, just soiitfi ofClarendon Street.—This is iindonbtedly the most beautiful churchedifice in Boston. It was designed by tlie late H. H. Richardson,and is considered liis masterpiece, and one of the architecturalgems of this continent. Its shape is that of a Latin cross, witha semi-circular apse added to the eastern arm. and short tran-septs. A massive central tower rests at the intersection of naveand transepts. On the west front is the Galilee Porch, whichhas been recently added. The chancel contains beautiful mem-orial windows. The mural decorations of the interior are thework of John LaFarge. In the tower are painted collossal figuresof David and Moses, Peter and Paul. Isaiah and Jeremiah,with scriptural scenes high above. In the nave is a fresco ofChrist and the Samaritan woman. Union Church (Congregational), Columbus Avenue and WestNewton Street. SOCIETIES, FRATERNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. American Academy of Arts a
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