Christ Church, Hartford

Christ Church was established in 1795 and was considered the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut since 1919. In 1827, the Gothic Revival church was enlisted in the National Register of Historic Places. It is a very big church and there is a beautiful balcony from which the chancel can be seen. Near the altar is the antiphonal organ. The structure is enriched by stained glass windows, each of which is divided into three sections. The church has a famous history of music and a pipe organ that was installed in 1800. It was the first pipe organ in Hartford.

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Sight Name: Christ Church
Sight Location: Hartford, USA (See walking tours in Hartford)
Sight Type: Religious

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