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

Church of the Transfiguration

Landmarks of New York

Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 1, 2008

1. Church of the Transfiguration plaque

Inscription. Widely known as “The Little Church Around The Corner”. This Protestant Episcopal parish was organized in 1848. Its buildings, inspired by early 14th century Gothic style, were begun the following year and completed in 1856. Notable interior features include Brides’ Altar, St. Mary’s Chapel and St. Faith Window.

Erected 1958 by The New York Community Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Landmarks • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 40° 44.713′ N, 73° 59.161′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in NoMad. It is on East 29th Street west of Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 East 29th Street, New York NY 10016, 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: A different marker also named Church of the Transfiguration (here, next to this marker); Lychgate Restoration (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Little Church Around the Corner" (within shouting distance of this marker); Marble Collegiate Church

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, DD., LL.D. (about 300 feet away); American Academy of Dramatic Arts (about 400 feet away); The New York Life Building (about 700 feet away); Tin Pan Alley (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

More about this marker. Another rare instance of a building having both a NYCT and NYLPF plaque.

Also see . . . The Church of the Transfiguration - 1 East 29th Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. The photo coverage is much better than what I have. (Submitted on August 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Church of the Transfiguration image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 1, 2008

2. Church of the Transfiguration

1 East 29th Street.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 10, 2013

3. Church of the Transfiguration

Church of the Transfiguration main altar image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 1, 2008

4. Church of the Transfiguration main altar

"The Little Church Around the Corner" image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 1, 2008

5. "The Little Church Around the Corner"

The plaque is around the corner on Fifth Avenue.

National Historic Landmark sign for the church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 16, 2023

6. National Historic Landmark sign for the church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6. submitted on June 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.