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

Church of the Ascension

Landmarks of New York

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2017

1. Church of the Ascension Marker

Inscription. This English Gothic structure designed by Richard Upjohn was built in 1840-41 and redecorated about 1888 from plans by Stanford White. "The Ascension," the well known mural by John LaFarge, is above the altar. Here President John Tyler married Julia Gardiner, June 26, 1844.

Erected 1957 by New York Community Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #10 John Tyler series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 26, 1844.

Location. 40° 44.02′ N, 73° 59.732′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Greenwich Village. Marker is at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 10th Street on Fifth Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 36-38 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Mark Twain (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dawn Powell (about 300 feet away); Emma Lazarus (about 300 feet away); Mark Twain/Washington Irving (about 300 feet away); The Salmagundi Club (about 400 feet away); Beatrix Farrand

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(about 400 feet away); James Wall Finn (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . .
1. Paris History (The Church of the Ascension). The first church, a small white Greek Revival building on Canal Street, was consecrated in 1829 and, after a decade of growth for the parish, was destroyed by fire. Little time was spent in lamentation. Within a month, the Vestry selected the present site on Fifth Avenue and Tenth Street for a new church, to be designed by Richard Upjohn. The new Gothic Revival building was consecrated on November 5, 1841, the first church on Fifth Avenue. The site was considerably north of the city’s population center, when Fifth Avenue was only an unpaved trackway, terminating in a board fence at Twenty-third Street. (Submitted on August 2, 2017.)

2. The 1841 Church of the Ascension. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Church of the Ascension Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2017

2. Church of the Ascension Marker - Wide View

Church of the Ascension - Looking West Across Fifth Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2017

3. Church of the Ascension - Looking West Across Fifth Avenue

<i>Church of the Ascension, 10th St. and 5th Ave.</i> image. Click for full size.

Stereographic Photo (right) published by E. & H.T. Anthony, Courtesy of the New York Public Library, circa 1865

4. Church of the Ascension, 10th St. and 5th Ave.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 277 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 2, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.