nysLandmarks.com - Christ Episcopal Church

Founded in 1810 in what was then known as Chenango Point, Christ Episcopal Church is the oldest church in Binghamton. The third and current structure was designed by Richard Upjohn and Built by John Stewart Wells on land provided by Joshua Whitney. The founder of Binghamton, Whitney was to become a long-time member and Vestryman of the church.

Original Name	Christ Church
Current Name	Christ Episcopal Church
Location	Corner of Water and Henry Streets 10 Henry Street Binghamton Broome County New York
Map	Click Here for a Map & Driving Directions
Website	christchurch1810.org
Category	Church
Designations	National Historic Register
Construction Date	1853-1855
Architect	Richard Upjohn, founder of American Institute of Architects in 1856.
Builder	John Stewart Wells
Original Owner	Christ Church Cost $30,000.
Original Use	Church
Architectural Style	English Gothic Revival
Number of Stories	1
Foundation	Stone
Walls	Bluestone
Roofing	Slate
Additions	Steeple built in 1903, funded by J. Stewart Wells. Eleven-bell carillon installed in 1903 on bequest of Charles M. Jarvis. 2-story Parish Hall built in 1971, designed by Sargent, Webster, Crenshw & Foley Architects (Sargent former dean of Syracuse School of Architecture).
Interior	Elegant high space with beautiful stained-glass windows. Italian marble altar and reredos (the ornamentation on the walls of the chancel) were added in 1910, as well as the choir stalls, mosaic floor, altar rail and many of the stained glass windows. The rood beam over the chancel steps and the Gorham rose window in the back of the church were added in 1918.
Current Owner	Christ Church Private
Current Use	Church
Current Condition	Excellent
Public Access	Sunday during services. First Friday each month, 6-9pm, Tours and Art Exhibits.

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