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The Calvary Episcopal Church is located at 3766 Clifton Avenue, in the Clifton. It is part of the Clifton Avenue Historic District. Its 
Calvary Episcopal Church began in a small, frame schoolhouse on the eastern side of Clifton Avenue. The first services were held in 1844. Four years later, a frame church was built at the northwest corner of Clifton and Lafayette Avenue and was named "The Clifton Chapel". The "Calvery" church was incorporated in 1863 according to the statutes of the State of Ohio. Construction began in 1866 and was completed in 1867, the first building committee chairman was Henry Probasco. Construction cost was approximately $88,300.
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Official SiteCalvary Episcopal Church, (circa 1910)
National Register of Historic Places in Cincinnati Episcopal churches in Ohio Episcopal churches in Cincinnati Churches completed in 1867 19th-century Episcopal church buildings Samuel Hannaford church buildings {{HamiltonCountyOH-NRHP-stub
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is a historic building listed in the National Register of Historic Places, National Register on March 3, 1980.
Calvary Episcopal Church began in a small, frame schoolhouse on the eastern side of Clifton Avenue. The first services were held in 1844. Four years later, a frame church was built at the northwest corner of Clifton and Lafayette Avenue and was named "The Clifton Chapel". The "Calvery" church was incorporated in 1863 according to the statutes of the State of Ohio. Construction began in 1866 and was completed in 1867, the first building committee chairman was Henry Probasco. Construction cost was approximately $88,300.
The Gothic Revival
Gothic Revival (also referred to as Victorian Gothic or neo-Gothic) is an Architectural style, architectural movement that after a gradual build-up beginning in the second half of the 17th century became a widespread movement in the first half ...
style of the church was complementary to the mansions of the neighborhood. The tower and bell were donated by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Probasco in memory of their brother, Tyler Davidson. Other church memorials still utter the names of the Shoenbergers, the Probascos, the Resors, the Neaves and the Bowlers.
It is one of multiple places associated with architect Samuel Hannaford
Samuel Hannaford (10 April 1835 – 7 January 1911) was an American architect based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Some of the best known landmarks in the city, such as Music Hall and City Hall, were of his design. The bulk of Hannaford's work was d ...
that were listed on the National Register as part of a 1978 Thematic Resource study.
Notable people
* Hulda Regina Graser (1870-1943), Canadian-born American customs house broker, was a parishionerReferences
External links
Official Site
National Register of Historic Places in Cincinnati Episcopal churches in Ohio Episcopal churches in Cincinnati Churches completed in 1867 19th-century Episcopal church buildings Samuel Hannaford church buildings {{HamiltonCountyOH-NRHP-stub