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Building and Grounds

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With its cornerstone laid in 1865, Trinity is the third oldest church building in downtown Fort Wayne and the most faithful of the three to its original appearance. The walls consist of variegated sandstone with Bedford limestone trim. Most of the slate roof, save for a few small repairs, dates to the late nineteenth century. The spire is sheathed in copper, and the tower below it contains a single bell, activated electronically from the sanctuary. The edifice has a modified cruciform shape with a main aisle, two side aisles, a chancel, and a sanctuary. A marble altar from 1873 stands beneath the reredos. In front of it is a free-standing altar on a platform that fits over the sanctuary steps and faces out to the congregation. The Eucharist is celebrated from this altar, and parishioners receive the sacrament kneeling at the altar rail. The altar can be moved to the front chancel steps for concerts and special musical events. Likewise the organ console, installed in 2015, can be moved within the chancel according to the service needs.

Contents of this path:

  1. The Nave
  2. Exterior of Trinity Episcopal Church

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