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Show Architect/Builder: Building Materials: ' Building Type /Style: Description of physical appearance &. significant architectural features Xnciuca additions, alterations* ancillary structures r sfid l^tvjy^fyjjyy if a^ This Presbyterian church is brick in construction and Victorian Gothic in style. Naturally, the pointed arch is the prominent feature in all of the windows. But, typical of the Victorian influence is the crowning of the windows with white stone and brick lining, adding color and variation to the building. A square bell tower is the main feature of the front facade. An addition of a gymnasium in 1956 is the only change since the original chapel was built in 1926. Statement of Historical Significance: -- Aboriginal Americans __ Agriculture _-, Architecture __ The Arcs -- Comsrca -- Carmriioatacn --. Ccnservarioa _- ^"-T^t-i1?" __ Srolaratisn/Safct?. «mrrs -- Industry --.Military' _- -Mining -.MnffirLiy Groups .-~ Political . -- Stecraation -- Religion -- Science --.Socio-Huaaciitariari --.Transaortaticn The Presbyterian Church is significant to Logan's history for two reasons. First, it was the first non-Mormon faith to come to Cache Valley and establish a mission. Second, much of its missionary function " emphasized education and in 1878 established an academy for girls which far exceeded (in quality education ) the ward schools of the Mormon settlers. The Presbyterian Church came into Cache Valley in the name of Rev. Calvin Parks, a dedicated minister of the faith. Immediately, he estab lished a day school. In 1883, Rev. Parks wrote; "The Presbyterian work in the valley is going very satisfactorily. We have succeeded this fall in occupying two new fields, Mendon and Richmond. This makes eight now occupied by us in the valley and it completes our system of operation for the present." The Logan school became the New Jersey Academy in 1890 and dt existed until the Great Depression. This chapel is the second one but is the symbol of this historically significant Protestant faith. |
