East Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
(Collegiate) Reformed Protestant Dutch Church
Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 30, 2019
1. (Collegiate) Reformed Protestant Dutch Church Marker
Properly the New Middle Collegiate Church, that title does not appear on the plaque.
Reformed Protestant Dutch Church
of the City of New York
Organized under Peter Minuit
Director Genl of the New Netherland
A.D. 1628
Chartered by William III King of England etc
This building was erected
A.D. 1891
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1628.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 40° 43.663′ N, 73° 59.286′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in East Village. It was on Second Avenue south of East 7th Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 112 Second Ave, New York NY 10003, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in New York City. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Site of the Fillmore East (1968-1971) (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of (within shouting distance of this marker); Carol Vivian Joyce (about 300 feet away, measured
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. In Memory Ptl. Rocco Laurie and Ptl. Gregory Foster (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding (Collegiate) Reformed Protestant Dutch Church. The building was listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. Middle Collegiate Church. Brief Wikipedia general article on the church and congregation history. (Submitted on February 4, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Collegiate Reformed Protestant Dutch Church. A more thorough Wikipedia entry on the congregation and its church buildings. (Submitted on February 4, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Tragic Loss-- The 1892 Middle Collegiate Church - 112 Second Avenue
Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 30, 2019
2. Middle Collegiate Church
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 28, 2015
3. Middle Collegiate Church
Clearer view of the faηade.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 17, 2019
4. Middle Collegiate Church Rectory
Around the corner at 50 East 7th Street. "Middle Collegiate Church" appears on the banner.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, December 6, 2020
5. (Collegiate) Reformed Protestant Dutch Church ruins
The church was destroyed in a five-alarm fire on December 5, 2020.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, December 23, 2023
6. (Collegiate) Reformed Protestant Dutch Church site flattened
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 884 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 4, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on December 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6. submitted on May 14, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
