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St. Peter’s Church is an architectural and cultural cornerstone that has been at the heart of its community for over a century. While it remains rooted in serving its community, the structure is showing the wear of a public building. St. Peter’s Church received a $5000 award in recognition of its participation in the Partners in Preservation 2009 initiative.
What is the historical significance of this site?
Founded in 1872, St. Peter's Church is part of the historic Meetinghouse Hill section of Dorchester. The church is one of only nineteen churches left in America that have a hammerbeam ceiling of such size and magnitude; and the only church in the world where Roxbury puddingstone was quarried on site and used in construction. St. Peter’s also served as the largest parish in the Boston Roman Catholic Archdiocese for many years.
What is the current use of the site?
Today, St. Peter’s is still used for church services. With a diminishing congregation and vital need within the community, the church expanded to provide a teen center serving 300 young people.
Why this site needs your continued support:
Wendall Kalsow, a noted historical architect, once stated: "Saint Peter's is one of the most significant churches in the Commonwealth and is more than worthy of preservation." St. Peter's has a long history of opening its doors to all community members in need, and now it needs the help of the community.
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