Gazing upon St. Stephen’s Memorial Episcopal Church, imagine the whispers of early 19th-century Episcopalians. They yearned for a local church, weary of journeys to Marblehead and Salem. Their dreams materialized in 1844. St. Stephen’s Memorial Episcopal Church held its first service, not in this grand structure, but across the Common. The Industrial Revolution propelled Lynn’s growth. The shoe industry drew immigrants from England and the Canadian Maritime provinces. This influx fueled the expansion of St. Stephen’s Memorial Episcopal Church. The current church, a memorial to Lt. Col. Charles Mudge and his sister Fanny Olive Van Brunt, arose in 1880. Mudge, a Civil War hero, is honored by this architectural gem. Designed by Ware and Van Brunt, St. Stephen’s Memorial Episcopal Church stands as a national historic landmark. Inside, light dances through extraordinary Tiffany windows. These masterpieces, designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Francis Millet, illuminate the church’s rich history. St. Stephen’s Memorial Episcopal Church invites all to experience its beauty and heritage. It stands as a testament to faith and the transformative power of community.
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