Upper East Side in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Church of St. Ignatius Loyola
Landmarks of New York
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 25, 2019
1. Church of St. Ignatius Loyola Marker
This church, designed in the baroque manner by Ditmars and Schickel, was dedicated in 1898 by Michael Augustine Corrigan, third Archbishop of New York. The parish was founded in 1851 and worshipped in a church on this site named in honor of St. Lawrence O’Toole. The lower church still bears the name of this Irish saint. The parish has been entrusted to the care of the Society of Jesus since 1866.
Erected 1962 by the New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 40° 46.734′ N, 73° 57.507′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Upper East Side. Marker is at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 84th Street, on the right when traveling south on Park Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 980 Park Ave, New York NY 10028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Regis High School (within shouting distance of this marker); Park Avenue Christian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis Gouverneur and Nathalie Bailey Morris House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ada Louise Huxtable (about 400 feet
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Regarding Church of St. Ignatius Loyola. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . . The Church of St. Ignatius Loyola -- 980 Park Avenue. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 25, 2019
2. Church of St. Ignatius Loyola
The marker is visible at the corner.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 25, 2019
3. Church of St. Ignatius Loyola interior
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
