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The First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York

 
 
The First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York, Markers 1 & 2 image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 29, 2020
1. The First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York, Markers 1 & 2
Inscription.
Founded A.D. MDCCXIX.
Enlarged A.D. MDCCXLVIII.
Rebuilt A.D. MDCCCX.

Present church 1845
Church House Eleventh Street 1893
Chancel 1920
Church House 1958

This edifice was partially destroyed by fire
Sept. 13th 1834,
and rebuilt in 1834-5.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1834.
 
Location. 40° 44.09′ N, 73° 59.709′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Greenwich Village. Marker is on West 12th Street west of Fifth Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 W 12th St, New York NY 10011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Winfield Scott House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Martha Graham (1894-1991) (within shouting distance of this marker); The Salmagundi Club (within shouting distance of this marker); 70 Fifth Avenue (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 44 West 12th Street (about 400 feet away); 48 West 12th Street (about 400 feet away); Church of the Ascension (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
 
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The First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York, Marker 3 image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 29, 2020
2. The First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York, Marker 3
The First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York markers location image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 29, 2020
3. The First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York markers location
The Church House entrance, 12 West 12th Street
First Presbyterian Church, 48 Fifth Avenue image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 16, 2017
4. First Presbyterian Church, 48 Fifth Avenue
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 20, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.

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