NoMad in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lychgate Restoration
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, April 20, 2025
1. Lychgate Restoration Marker
This lychgate, originally given by Mrs. Franklin Delano in 1896 and designed by Frederick G. Withers, was fully restored in 2012-2013 through the generosity of parishioners and friends of the Church of the Transfiguration
Rededicated on Sunday, May 5, 2013
Andrew R. St. John D.D., Rector.
Erected 2013 by The Church of the Transfiguration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 40° 44.695′ N, 73° 59.167′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in NoMad. It is on East 29th Street west of Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 E 29th Street, New York NY 10016, 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: Church of the Transfiguration (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Church of the Transfiguration (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Little Church Around the Corner" (within shouting distance of this marker); Marble Collegiate Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, DD., LL.D.
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Regarding Lychgate Restoration. In the Middle Ages, before mortuaries, and when most people died at home, the dead were placed on a bier and taken to the lychgate where they remained, often attended against bodysnatchers, until the funeral service, which may have been a day or two later. The lychgate kept the rain off, and often had seats for the vigil watchers. At the funeral, the priest conducted the first part of the service under the shelter of the lychgate.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, April 20, 2025
2. Lychgate Restoration Marker
The marker is located inside the lychgate near the church's entrance.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, April 20, 2025
3. Lychgate of the Church of the Transfiguration
This historic lychgate was designed by Frederick Clark Withers to resemble the lychgates that are more common in traditional English churches found in the countryside.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
