Built in 1875, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Naugatuck, Connecticut, is a distinguished example of High Victorian Gothic architecture. Designed by Robert Wakeman Hill, the church features a red brick façade highlighted by a dramatic rose window set within a pointed-arch frame, enhancing its Gothic character.

The entrance porch, marked by a gabled roof and a wooden trefoil brace, adds to the intricate detailing. A second entrance is located in the square tower, which includes lancet-arched windows, a flared pyramidal roof, and an open belfry screened with a trefoil pattern. The church’s multicolored slate roof and black brick stringcourses further emphasize its ornate design.

At the rear of the church, the Parish House, built in 1908 by architect F. Alton Clark, adds Neo-Classical Revival elements. The building features paneled pilasters and lancet-arched windows, blending harmoniously with the Gothic style of the church. The Parish House is artistically decorated, adding to the architectural richness of the property.

Both were designated as part of the Naugatuck Center Historic District on July 30, 1999.

St. Michael's Episcopal Church and Parish House
St. Michael's Church Naugatuck - 10/2024 Photo Credits: Taylor Bennett

210 Church St.

St. Michael's Church Naugatuck - 10/2024 Photo Credits: Taylor Bennett
St. Michael's Church Naugatuck - 10/2024 Photo Credits: Taylor Bennett
St. Michael's Parish House Naugatuck - 10/2024 Photo Credits: Taylor Bennett