SoHo in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Church of Saint Alphonsus
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 3, 2019
1. The Church of Saint Alphonsus Marker
The church, which stood on the corner of W. Broadway and Canal Street, developed a weak foundation over the years, which deemed it necessary to dismantle the church building.
On June 30, 1980 a final mass was celebrated in the church and it was at that time that the people in the area comprising the Saint Alphonsus community were incorporated into the parish community of Saint Anthony’s.
This statue of Saint Alphonsus, which overlooked the entrance of the church, is all that remains of the previous structure.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 40° 43.643′ N, 74° 0.071′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in SoHo. Marker is on West Houston Street near Sullivan Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: north side of St Anthony of Padua Church, New York NY 10012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Anthony of Padua Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Varèse House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Time Landscape (about 500 feet away); 203 Prince Street
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Also see . . . St. Alphonsus Liguori. Wikipedia entry with basic information on the church but a lot about its organ. (Submitted on August 17, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 3, 2019
2. The Church of Saint Alphonsus Marker
The statue of St. Alphonsus and plaque on the north side of St. Anthony of Padua Church.
from Wikipedia
3. The Church of Saint Alphonsus
Soho Memory Project website
4. The Church of Saint Alphonsus
The Saint Alphonsus statue is saved as demolition begins, 1980.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 30, 2016
5. The SoHo Grand Hotel, 301 West Broadway
Built on the site of St. Alphonsus Church.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 16, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
