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

Church of the Holy Trinity

Landmarks of New York

Photographed by Kevin Vincent, July 13, 2026

1. Church of the Holy Trinity Marker

Inscription.
These buildings, the gift of Serena Rhinelander, were designed in French Gothic style by J. Stewart Barney and consecrated in 1899 as the Church of the Holy Trinity in the Parish of St. James. The original Holy Trinity Church, organized in 1864, was located at Madison Avenue and Forty-Second Street until its consolidation in 1895 with St. James Church. In 1951 Holy Trinity again became an independent parish.

Erected 1962 by The New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 40° 46.727′ N, 73° 56.976′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Yorkville. It is on East 88th Street east of 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 E 88th Street, New York NY 10128, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the

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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: World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Pope Benedict XVI Visit (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); 412 East 85th Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birthplace of Lou Gehrig (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hardenbergh/Rhinelander Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Henderson Place Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Birds of Carl Schurz Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gracie Mansion (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . Church of the Holy Trinity - History of the Parish.

An Episcopal Church in the Anglican Communion, since 1899 The Church of the Holy Trinity has opened its doors to those of the Anglican Faith, of other faiths, and of no faith. Through hospitality, service, and worship, we seek to “do justice, love
Photographed by Kevin Vincent, July 13, 2026

2. Church of the Holy Trinity Marker
At the right of the entrance.
kindness, and walk humbly with God.”

(Submitted on September 25, 2026, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2026, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2026, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.