Morningside Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
Landmarks of New York
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 10, 2023
1. The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine plaque
This edifice serves the Episcopal Church as the cathedral of the Bishop of New York. The cornerstone was laid on December 27, 1892, and the first service was held in 1899 in the crypt beneath the choir. Heins and LaFarge, the original architects, were succeeded by Cram and Ferguson in 1911 and the prior Romanesque plans were transformed to a Gothic design.
Plaque erected 1958 by
The New York Community Trust
Erected 1958 by The New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is December 27, 1892.
Location. 40° 48.248′ N, 73° 57.756′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Morningside Heights. Marker is on Amsterdam Avenue near West 112th Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Aesop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peace Fountain (about 300 feet away); Goya (about 300 feet away); Site of St. Luke's Hospital (about 400 feet away); Morningside Heights Historic District (about 500 feet away); Minerva Bernardino Greenstreet
this page online
Also see . . .
1. The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. Website homepage (Submitted on March 12, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Church of St. John the Divine. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 12, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 10, 2023
2. The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 10, 2023
3. The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine main entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
