Henry Hobson Richardson – Trinity Church

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The Trinity Chruch in Boston is one of Hobson’s most famous pieces of work. The rock exterior makes it look heavy and dense, somewhat medieval. Which are both key characteristics of the Richardsonian Romanesque style. The stone represents the sense of permanence and connection to earth (WentWorth). The small top section and much bigger bottom section of the church are used to give the illusion of the building being “anchored them to earth” (WentWorth). The building is very ornate and uses circular arches and columns. There are also many peaks and turrets.

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