Government Street Presbyterian Church in Mobile, Alabama is one of the oldest and least-altered Greek Revival church buildings in the United States. The architectural design is by James Gallier Sr., James H. Dakin, and Charles Dakin. The trio also designed Barton Academy, four blocks down Government Street to the west. Government Street Presbyterian reflects the influences of Ithiel Town, Minard Lafever, and Andrew Jackson Downing. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1992.
Government Street Presbyterian Church in 2007.
An 1838 engraving of the church before the steeple was destroyed.
The interior as seen from the rear gallery, looking toward the altar, in 1934.
James H. Dakin
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James Harrison Dakin was an American architect who designed Neo-Gothic buildings and was the architect for the Old Louisiana State Capitol, Old Bank of Louisville, and other public buildings.
Old Louisiana State Capitol
Western side of the old Louisiana State Capitol