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The church was designated a National Historic Site on November 17, 1942. It is an affiliated area of the National Park Service under Independence National Historical Park . The church site is owned and administered by the Corporation of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church.
- English vernacular
- 1678–1700, additions: 1703, c. 1733
- 3.7 acres (1.5 ha)
- 929 South Water Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
11 de ago. de 2017 · Courtesy of Walking Philly, Flickr's Creative Commons. Gloria Dei Church, the Old Swedes’ Church, is the oldest church in Pennsylvania and among the oldest in the nation. Dedicated in 1700 by Swedish colonists, the church has witnessed over 300 years of history. The church stands as a testament to one of Philadelphia’s oldest ...
21 de sept. de 2021 · Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) National Historic Site Pennsylvania. Enter Pennsylvania’s oldest church. Before Pennsylvania there was New Sweden. Discover this last historic link to a forgotten past. Visit the church's pastoral surroundings and its burial ground of patriots and ordinary citizens alike.
26 de feb. de 2015 · History & Culture. Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Episcopal Church in South Philadelphia is the oldest church building in Pennsylvania, and among the oldest in the country. The attractive building, constructed of Flemish bond, and black header brick, was built between 1698 and 1700 for Swedish settlers.
Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Episcopal Church in South Philadelphia is the oldest church building in Pennsylvania, and among the oldest in the country. The grounds are open daily from 5AM to 11PM. Consult the church's website for visiting hours and services.
The church was designated a National Historic Site on November 17, 1942. It is an affiliated area of the National Park Service under Independence National Historical Park. The church site is owned and administered by the Corporation of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
History. Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church is the oldest surviving brick building in Philadelphia. It is the oldest church building in Pennsylvania. It is the oldest congregation in continuous existence in the United States. Thanks to the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service, this great treasure is now recognized as part of ...
