Church of St. James the Less, Philadelphia
The Church of St. James the Less is a historic Episcopal church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that was architecturally influential. As St. James-the-Less Episcopal Church, it was designated a National Historic Landmark for its Gothic Revival architecture, which influenced a generation of subsequent churches.
Church of St. James the Less, Philadelphia
St. Michael's Church, now disused, Longstanton, Cambridgeshire, England, the model for St. James-the-Less
Wanamaker Memorial Bell Tower and Mausoleum (1908), John T. Windrim, architect.
Church interior, circa 1870s-90s
St Michael's Church, Longstanton
St Michael's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Longstanton, Cambridgeshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated GradeĀ II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands at the south end of the village. The design of St Michael's was used for that of the Church of St. James the Less in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as well as St. Thomas Church in New Windsor, New York, both in 1846. It has been influential in the design of other churches in the American Gothic Revival style.
West end of St Michael's Church, Longstanton, with the holy well in the foreground
St Michael's Church viewed from the northwest in July 2014
St Michael's Church viewed from the southwest in July 2014