History and architecture
The Rectory of Notre Dame is a handsome three story building of gray brick and stone designed as a modified version of a Sixteenth Century palazzo. It has a wide front facade but comparatively little depth in order to avail itself of the narrow area behind the church. The facade is divided into three horizontal divisions by strong courses. The rounded corners of the building are a notable feature with windows set in them. The slightly projected central section of the building is outlined by quoins. In this section the handsome arched window extends through two stories. This central section rises for an additional half story and has a bulls-eye window and is topped by a cross. A low parapet runs along the roof on either side.
Cross and Cross designed this building while they were doing plans for the enlargement of the church. Their choice of an Italian Renaissance style accords well with the classicism of the church.
Sources and further reading
This history comes from the Landmarks app’s historical catalog. Names and building uses may reflect the period described.