Hamilton Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Church of the Intercession
New York City Designated Landmark
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 3, 2019
1. The Church of the Intercession Marker
Previously the Chapel of the Intercession of Trinity Parish
Including the Parish Hall, Gates House, and Cloister
Cornerstone Laid in October 1912
Church and Buildings consecrated in May 1915
This magnificent group of buildings, in the late English Gothic Revival style, was conceived and executed by the noted American architect, Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue (1869-1924), whose masterpiece he considered these buildings to be.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places 24 July 1980 in recognition of its historical and architectural significance.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1915.
Location. 40° 49.942′ N, 73° 56.746′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hamilton Heights. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and West 157th Street when traveling north on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 550 West 157th Street, 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. Berthold Nebel (1889-1964) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Gem in the Heights: The Hispanic Society on Audubon Terrace (about 400 feet away); The Main Line of Defences (about 400 feet away); Audubon Terrace Historic District
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Also see . . .
1. Goodhue's Masterful Church of the Intercession - Broadway and 155th Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry (Submitted on November 27, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Bertram Goodhue. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 27, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 3, 2019
2. The Church of the Intercession plaque site
To the left of the Broadway entrance
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 3, 2019
3. The Church of the Intercession
American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society, 1912
4. The Church of the Intercession complex
The American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society magazine published this rendering, based on Goodhue's drawings, at the time of the cornerstone laying.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 3, 2019
5. The Church of the Intercession interior
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 3, 2019
6. The Tomb of Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue
He arranged to be entombed at what he considered his masterwork.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 3, 2019
7. A vaulted crypt
Photographed By Wikipedia, Unknown
8. Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue (1869-1924)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on November 27, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
