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
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 8, 2024
1. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral Marker
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St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral. Designated Landmark. 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.
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.
Location. 40° 47.293′ N, 73° 57.252′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in East Harlem. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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);
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 286 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
