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

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral

Designated Landmark

— New York City —

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 8, 2024

1. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral Marker

Inscription. This cathedral, built in 1901-02, has its colorful elements unified into a rich, exuberant example of Baroque architecture as it evolved in Moscow — the only one of its style in New York City. The central portion of gray stone is ornamental with delicate carving, enriched by garlands of colored brick, terra cotta and majolica of varying hues. Crowned by five onion-domed cupolas, each surmounted by a golden cross, this significant structure is one of the most striking and unusual buildings in the metropolitan area. In 1905, it was named the Diocesan Seat of the Russian Orthodox Church in America.

Erected 1973 by the New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 40° 47.293′ N, 73° 57.252′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in East Harlem. Marker is on East 97th Street just west of Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 E 97th St, New York NY 10029, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saint Tikhon (a few steps from this marker); The Ogden Codman Jr House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Former Squadron “A” Armory

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Arthur Brisbane (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marian Anderson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Al Hirschfeld (approx. 0.2 miles away); Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (approx. ¼ mile away); The Seabury Commission (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 8, 2024

2. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral

Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.