East Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Church of the Immaculate Conception
New York City Designated Landmark
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 28, 2025
1. Church of the Immaculate Conception plaque
Unaccountably covered by gold paint.
Built in 1894, this church was originally called Grace Chapel and Hospital; it was intended to provide free pews for those less fortunate financially than the members of nearby Grace Church. The building is one of only two churches in the city inspired by the style of Francois I. The stone and brick structure is distinguished by a freestanding tower and steeply pitched gable roof. The building has served the Roman Catholic community since 1943.
New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation
1989
Erected 1989 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 40° 43.856′ N, 73° 58.915′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in East Village. It is at the intersection of East 14th Street and First Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East 14th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 414 East 14th Street, New York NY 10009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds 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 marker: The Center for Culture and Performing Arts and the Promenade (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Firefighter Raymond Ragucci (about 500 feet away);
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Also see . . . The 1896 Grace Chapel (Church of the Immaculate Conception) -- East 14th Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on June 2, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 10, 2010
2. Church of the Immaculate Conception
Photographed by Larry Gertner, December 19, 2010
3. Church of the Immaculate Conception complex
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 436 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 30, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
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