Old Swedes Church

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf church
gptkbp:affiliatedWith gptkb:Diocese_of_Delaware
gptkbp:architect Elias_Smith
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Colonial
gptkbp:associatedWith Swedish_settlers
gptkbp:communityRole charity events
community gatherings
cultural events
educational programs
gptkbp:conservationEfforts restoration projects
historical research
fundraising initiatives
ongoing maintenance
gptkbp:culturalImpact tourist attraction
educational resource
symbol of heritage
influence on local architecture
venue for concerts
inspiration for local artists
venue for workshops
venue for art exhibitions
venue for lectures
venue for community events
venue for family gatherings
venue for historical reenactments
venue for memorial services
venue for holiday celebrations
role in local festivals
gptkbp:denomination gptkb:Episcopal_Church
gptkbp:designatedAs National_Historic_Landmark
gptkbp:features stained glass windows
organ
graveyard
wooden pews
bell_tower
gptkbp:founded 1698
gptkbp:historicalRole site of community meetings
site of early colonial worship
site of local governance discussions
site_of_Revolutionary_War_gatherings
site_of_Swedish_immigration_history
gptkbp:historicalSignificance cultural heritage site
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Old Swedes Church
gptkbp:location gptkb:Wilmington,_Delaware
gptkbp:material brick
gptkbp:notableEvent baptisms
funerals
weddings
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:John_Morton
gptkbp:renovated 1950s
gptkbp:significance oldest_church_in_Delaware
gptkbp:visitors open to the public