St. Joseph's is a closely-knit group of buildings that are interconnected by wooden arcades and arranged picturesquely thus creating the effect of a small, quiet English country setting in style and repose.

The church, school/parish hall and rectory were constructed as a unit in 1896, but a fire in 1916 destroyed all but the church. In 1917, a second and larger school/parish hall and parsonage were constructed to complement the church. The architectural style of the buildings is a low, shingled Queen Anne style with English, Gothic and Spanish accents. Despite the difference in construction dates, the buildings blend seamlessly and are connected by the arcades.

Church

There is dark wood paneling throughout.  Most of the appointments are the same ones placed in the church prior to its consecration in 1897.

The main entrance to the church is located on Moore Street under a semi-octagonal porch. A low hipped roof covers the porch.

The interior of the church is finished with beaded boarding above a Gothic paneled wainscot reaching to the windowsills. The ceiling is paneled in the same material as the upper walls. The roof is supported on trussed rafters in an X-pattern (St. Andrew's cross) which are bolted together. The bolt heads are covered with rounded caps simulating pegs.

A large stained-glass window in the rear of the church has many fleurs-de-lis. This symbol represents the Holy Trinity. 

In front of the window is a beautiful Victorian baptismal font in early English style. It is made from grey stone with marble shafts and is topped by a brass and wood cover.

Chancel

The central feature of the interior of the church is the chancel. Surrounding the altar are five Tiffany resurrection windows. These windows are one of the last sets of stained-glass windows produced by Louis Comfort Tiffany of New York. 

The main window contains a jewel-like cross. The other windows are decorated with symbolic designs including the fleur-de-lis. All five windows have borders of white lilies.

Organ

To the right of the altar is an organ made in 1875 by Henry Erben in New York, and it is still in service. The organ has been powered by hand, water, gas, and electricity.  The organ was repaired following the fire damage in March 2015.

National Register of Historic Places

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church complex was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on June 1, 1982.  On September 12, 1982, at a most impressive service, the Certificate of Listing was presented to St. Joseph’s by Dr. John J. Little, Deputy State Historic Officer.