St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. First African-American Episcopal Church in Washington,DC.
(c)Bill Lebovich, all rights reserved, 2014
Architecture,art (high and low brow)
Category: 19th century religious architecture
Grace Reformed Church, 15th St. was where Teddy belonged when he was president, and during his term he laid the cornerstone for the building, which was designed by Paul Pelz and A.A. Richter, with sculpture by James F. Earley. Pelz is best known as half of the team that designed the Library of Congress. While Roosevelt walked to church, he is best known for his horse riding prowess against the Spaniards.