The former church was built in 1885 by the Episcopal Diocese, and designed by architects Edward Burling and Francis Whitehouse. It is considered an “excellent early example” of Richardsonian Romanesque Revival architecture in Chicago.
With a stunning red sandstone exterior, each sandstone block is unique and irregularly shaped by Lake Superior.
In 1893, the funeral of assassinated Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison Sr., and a memorial service for slain Black Panther leader Fred Hampton in 1969.
The Church of the Epiphany was landmarked by the city in the mid-1990s and was closed in 2011 due to a dwindling congregation. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
Conceived with a vision to return Epiphany to a place for people to congregate, the shuttered historic Church of the Epiphany has been preserved and adapted into an iconic cultural hub ‘For the Good of Art, Entertainment and Events. ‘Thoughtfully designed, the exemplary 42,000 square foot campus boasts three distinct venues and a stunning array of amenities, including eight art galleries, commercial and catering kitchen, cafe and bar, VIP suite and a collection of artistically-appointed outdoor spaces: a charming courtyard, spacious terrace and patio with lounge seating. Epiphany’s diverse and inclusive arts programming serves to unite community and artists alike while bringing Chicago together.
Conceived with a vision to return Epiphany to a place for people to congregate, the shuttered historic Church of the Epiphany has been preserved and adapted into an iconic cultural hub ‘For the Good of Art, Entertainment and Events. ‘Thoughtfully designed, the exemplary 42,000 square foot campus boasts three distinct venues and a stunning array of amenities, including eight art galleries, commercial and catering kitchen, cafe and bar, VIP suite and a collection of artistically-appointed outdoor spaces: a charming courtyard, spacious terrace and patio with lounge seating. Epiphany’s diverse and inclusive arts programming serves to unite community and artists alike while bringing Chicago together.
