Washington Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Church of Our Lady of Esperanza
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 3, 2019
1. Church of Our Lady of Esperanza plaque
Gift of Archer M. Huntington
1912 – Built for Spanish speaking people
Landmarked - 1979
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Communications • Hispanic Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 40° 50.04′ N, 73° 56.814′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Washington Heights. Marker is on West 156th Street east of Riverside Drive East, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 624 West 156th St, New York NY 10032, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. El Cid (within shouting distance of this marker); Audubon Terrace Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); A Gem in the Heights: The Hispanic Society on Audubon Terrace (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Audubon Park Historic District (about 300 feet away); Berthold Nebel (1889-1964) (about 400 feet away); Oliver Evans (about 500 feet away); Stephen H. Tyng Jr (about 500 feet away); The Church of the Intercession (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . Our Lady of Esperanza Church. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 25, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 3, 2019
2. Church of Our Lady of Esperanza
Photographed By Catholic New York, Unknown
3. Church of Our Lady of Esperanza interior
Museum of the City of New York, 1921
4. Church of Our Lady of Esperanza, as built
Hispanic Museum and Library, Unknown
5. Archer M. Huntington
“Over the course of fifty years, Archer Huntington dedicated his life and considerable family resources to forming one of the world’s great collections of Hispanic art and literature.”
Hispanic Museum and Library
Hispanic Museum and Library
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 25, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
