Chelsea in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Church of the Holy Apostles

Landmarks of New York

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 11, 2019

1. Church of the Holy Apostles Marker

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Inscription. This Protestant Episcopal Church designed in Tuscan style by Minard Lafever, was opened for services in 1848. It was lengthened by him in 1854 and the transepts, designed by Charles Babcock of R. Upjohn & Co., were added in 1858. The original windows of the nave, the work of William Jay Bolton, are still in place.

Erected 1961 by The New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion.

Location. 40° 44.958′ N, 73° 59.94′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Chelsea. Marker is at the intersection of 9th Avenue and West 28th Street, on the right when traveling north on 9th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 296 9th Avenue, New York NY 10001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chelsea WW I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Chelsea Doughboy Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); Bayard Rustin (1912-1987) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lamartine Place Historic District (about 500 feet away); P.O. David Willis Basketball Court (about 500 feet away); Penn South Playground

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(about 600 feet away); Hudson River Railroad (about 600 feet away); Church of Saint Eleftherios (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 11, 2019

2. Church of the Holy Apostles Marker

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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 11, 2019

3. Church of the Holy Apostles Marker

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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 11, 2019

4. Church of the Holy Apostles

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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 11, 2019

5. Church of the Holy Apostles Marker

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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 11, 2019

6. Landmarks of New York Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 21, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.