Christian Science Society (Cape May, New Jersey)

The former Christian Science Society, also known as the John B. McCreary House, and, most recently, as The Abbey, is an historic Victorian building located at 34 Gurney Street, corner of Columbia Street, in Cape May, New Jersey. Designed by Philadelphia architect Stephen Decatur Button, it was built for $20,000 between 1869-1870 for State Senator John B. McCreary, a Pennsylvania coal baron. It is a contributing property in the Cape May Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. * Christian Science Society, in 1977. Photo: HABS

Christian Science Society (Cape May, New Jersey)

The former Christian Science Society, also known as the John B. McCreary House, and, most recently, as The Abbey, is an historic Victorian building located at 34 Gurney Street, corner of Columbia Street, in Cape May, New Jersey. Designed by Philadelphia architect Stephen Decatur Button, it was built for $20,000 between 1869-1870 for State Senator John B. McCreary, a Pennsylvania coal baron. It is a contributing property in the Cape May Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. * Christian Science Society, in 1977. Photo: HABS