Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

New Jersey Historic Trust Affiliated with the Department of Community Affairs

St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Garden State Historic Preservation Trust Fund
Historic Site Management Grants (2005, 2007)
Capital Preservation Grant, Level I (2006)
Grant Award: $10,997 (2005); $25,108 (2006); $7,526 (2007)
Grant Recipient: St. Luke's Episcopal Church
County: Warren
Municipality: Hope

St. Luke's Church is an example of early nineteenth century Gothic Revival ecclesiastical architecture. Church construction began in 1832 and was completed by 1839. The gable-roofed stone church has a center tower with wood belfry and decorative finials at each or its corners. St. Luke's was built as a rural mission church through the efforts and influence of the renowned preacher - Bishop George Washington Doane. The general condition of the building is good and the building retains a high degree of integrity.

The 2007 grant helped fund the preparation of construction documents for the restoration of the steeple that was severely damaged during a 2006 wind storm. Previous Trust grants have helped fund exterior restoration of the roof and windows, the preparation of a preservation plan, a National Register nomination, and schematic plans for the restoration of the public area in front of the church.

For more information, visit: http://www.aboutstlukes.com/dynamic.asp?id=history


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