Second Presbyterian Church      

801 Waller Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662

Phone: 740-353-4159 Fax: 740-353-4150
office@secondpres-portsmouth.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE SANCTUARY

 

 

The design of the sanctuary also follows the English Gothic motif.  There are narrow lancet windows on the aisles and a ceiling construction consisting of open wood trusses, wood purlims and rafters.  The ceiling is covered with an acoustical material which absorbs sound, preventing even the hint of an echo.

 

 

The pews, organ console and pulpit furniture are built of Appalachian White Oak, stained walnut and exquisitely carved in modern Gothic manner.

The Communion Table is enriched with a beautiful carving of vine and tracered panels.  The inscription, "THIS DO IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME", is carved on a ribbon panel in front.  The Baptismal Font was made by the Josephinum Church Furniture Company, Columbus, 1955.

1934 Sanctuary Lamp

The lighting fixtures are of wrought iron and bronze in lantern design.  Scaffolding must be erected to repair them or even to replace burned out bulbs.

The church sanctuary is carpeted a scarlet red, air-conditioned, and seats 700 people comfortably.

Communion Table and Altar Bible
Located in our archives on the second floor.