Hook & Hastings
Opus 2407, 1918

From Historic Boston Incorporated:

Unfortunately, clear images of All Saints are hard to find. Dedicated in 1897, it was designed by W.H. and J.A. McGinty of Boston, reportedly with much input from Father Smyth. It was Gothic Revival in style, and described as being built of “Roxbury stone” – presumably Puddingstone – with granite trim and a pressed brick superstructure. The church was entered through a corner tower finished with terra cotta moldings. The sanctuary was octagonal in form, and opened into a vestry. It was designed to accommodate between 800 and 1,000 people. The parish at its opening numbered about 3,000, its territory bounded by Highland Street, starting from Roxbury Street, and continued from Marcella Street to Seaver Street near Washington Street.

Also in 1897, the Archdiocese acquired the Dudley house for use as All Saints’ rectory. The two story house was significantly altered by the church, including the addition of a third floor with a hip roof and a semi-circular, columned entrance portico. The Dudley house continued as All Saints’ rectory until 1968, when it was taken by the Department of Public Works for the construction of a new highway. Because of the Dudley house’s historical significance, it was spared from demolition, but sadly All Saints church was not so fortunate. The church was demolished, along with many other houses and businesses, for the I-695 Highway that wasn’t built. What was once was a dense urban neighborhood is now a parking lot for Roxbury Community College. All that remains of the All Saints church is the house that served as its rectory for at least as long as it served as a home for the Dudley family.

Identified from company publications as edited and expanded in The Hook Opus List 1829-1935, ed. William T. Van Pelt (Organ Historical Society, 1991).