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

Park Avenue Christian Church

Landmarks of New York

Photographed By James King, June 16, 2015

1. Park Avenue Christian Church Marker

Inscription. This church, designed by Cram, Goodhue and Ferguson in a Gothic style inspired by the Saints Chapelle in Paris, was opened in 1911 as the South Reformed Church. Purchased by the Presbytery of New York in 1914. It remained a Presbyterian house of worship until 1945 when it was acquired by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) whose congregation was organized in 1810.

Erected 1960 by The New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 40° 46.769′ N, 73° 57.479′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Upper East Side. Marker is at the intersection of Park Avenue and E. 85th Street, on the right when traveling south on Park Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1010 Park Avenue, New York NY 10028, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lewis Gouverneur and Nathalie Bailey Morris House (within shouting distance of this marker); 1025 Park Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of St. Ignatius Loyola (within shouting distance of this marker); Regis High School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carnegie Hill 9/11 Memorial

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(about 300 feet away); Ada Louise Huxtable (about 700 feet away); In Memory of William Church Osborn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pale Male (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . $24 Million windfall saves historic New York church. Christian Today article, 30 October 2014 (Submitted on July 19, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

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Photographed By James King, June 16, 2015

2. Park Avenue Christian Church

Park Avenue Christian Church Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, June 16, 2015

3. Park Avenue Christian Church Cornerstone

Park Avenue Christian Church Auxillary Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, June 16, 2015

4. Park Avenue Christian Church Auxillary Marker

Park Avenue Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Established 1810
Alvin O. Jackson, Senior Pastor
This church defends no doctrine but Christ,
preaches no gospel but love,
has no purpose but to serve.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 332 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 17, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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