Cape May Historic District: Cape Island Presbyterian Church
Historic Site Management Grant
Grant Award: $50,000 (2005) Grant Recipient: Cape May Stage Playhouse County: Cape MayMunicipality: Cape May
The Cape Island Presbyterian Church was constructed in 1853 and exemplifies local carpenter-designed building practices. Its architecture exhibits some Greek Revival influenced features, but also contains a unique belvedere that, through its decorative brackets, evokes imagery of eastern or oriental architecture. An Episcopal congregation and the city's community and visitor center have also used the building. Home to the Cape May Stage Playhouse since 1994, the building now hosts theater productions as well as classes and other activities for community and arts groups.
The Trust grant helped fund the preparation of engineering and architectural assessments and construction documents for the exterior restoration of the building.
For more information, visit: http://capemaystage.com/aboutthetheater.html