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

Saint Thomas Church

Landmarks of New York

Photographed By R. C.

1. Saint Thomas Church Marker

Inscription. This Gothic edifice, completed in 1913 from designs by Cram, Goodhue & Ferguson, is the fourth church building of a Protestant Episcopal Parish organized in 1823. Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue supervised much of the interior including the Reredos by Lee Lawrie and the wood carvings by Irving & Casson. Most of the windows were made by Whitefriars of London.

Erected 1957 by The New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 40° 45.636′ N, 73° 58.544′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown West. Marker is on 1 W 53rd St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10019, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The University Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Aeolian Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Kiton (within shouting distance of this marker); Fisk-Harkness House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 7 West 54th Street House (about 300 feet away); 9-11 West 54th Street (about 400 feet away); 13-15 West 54th Street Houses

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(about 400 feet away); Cartier Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . .
1. St. Thomas Church. (Submitted on December 31, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. The New York Community Trust. A long-time crusader for preservation, the Municipal Art Society joined with The New York Community Trust in 1956 to begin the “Landmarks of New York” project. (Submitted on October 27, 2009.)

3. St. Thomas Church -- 5th Avenue and 53rd Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Saint Thomas Church carvings over main entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

2. Saint Thomas Church carvings over main entrance

Saint Thomas Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

3. Saint Thomas Church

Marker is to the left of the church entrance

Saints decorating the church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

4. Saints decorating the church

Photographed By R. C.

5. Saints decorating the church

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 725 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 30, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.