Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Paul’s and the World Trade Center
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009
1. St. Paul’s and the World Trade Center Marker
During the construction of the World Trade Center in 1970, St. Paul’s built an entrance gate to the Chapel on Church Street. In anticipation of a new community across the street, St. Paul’s dedicated the gate in 1975 to signify that all people were welcome.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.
Location. 40° 42.68′ N, 74° 0.583′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker can be reached from Vesey Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in the churchyard behind St. Paul's Chapel. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Churchyard (a few steps from this marker); John Holt (a few steps from this marker); The Building (a few steps from this marker); Bell of Hope (a few steps from this marker); Lt. Col. E.M. Bechet, Sieur de Rochefontaine (a few steps from this marker); St. Paul's Chapel - the Building (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Bell of Hope (within shouting distance of this marker); Majors Job Sumner and John Lucas (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009
2. Marker in the St. Paul’s Churchyard
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, St. Paul’s
3. St. Paul’s Chapel
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 1999
4. St. Paul’s Chapel and the World Trade Center
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 809 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on February 3, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
