Reformed Episcopal Church of the Atonement | |
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Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Country | United States |
Denomination | Anglican Church in North America Reformed Episcopal Church |
Website | recatonement |
History | |
Founded | 1875 |
Architecture | |
Style | Gothic Revival |
Years built | 1929 |
Administration | |
Diocese | Northeast and Mid-Atlantic |
Clergy | |
Rector | The Rev. Jason Holloway |
Reformed Episcopal Church of the Atonement | |
Part of | Tulpehocken Station Historic District (ID85003564) |
Added to NRHP | November 26, 1985 |
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