Holy Cross Church was designed by Mr. Richard Upjohn, an Englishman, who also designed Trinity Church in New York and St. Stephen's and Grace Church in Providence, Rhode Island.
     At its consecration on October 14, 1845, Bishop Henshaw said:

   "Rustic in its exterior, but so chaste in its interior
   finish, and so perfect in its proportion, that it is
   more imposing in its religious impression and far
   better adapted to its sacred use than many
   buildings of far greater cost and pretentions."

     The appearance of this structure, as shown in this photograph, has not changed to this day.