Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist (New York City)
| Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist | |
|---|---|
Classical Revival. | |
| Town or city | 9 East 43rd Street near Madison Avenue, Manhattan, New York |
| Country | United States |
| Construction started | 1921 |
| Completed | 1921 |
Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist is a historic
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist, occupies part of the first two stories of a 21-story office building that was originally named the Canadian Pacific Building.[1] The church auditorium seats 1800 people.[2]
History
Organized in 1901, Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist, met first at 228 West 45th Street in the former building of another
Church of Saint Mary the Virgin.[3] Around 1911 the congregation moved to a church building at 245 Madison Avenue at East 38th Street which had been built for Zion Episcopal Church and later used by South (Dutch) Reformed Church.[4][5] This building was razed in 1917.[6] In 1921, Fifth Church became part of a bonding arrangement for the construction of the 21-story Canadian Pacific Building. Under it the church received a long-term lease for the space it still occupies.[7]
Current status
Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist, is still an active congregation in this location.[8] The Canadian Pacific Building after being known as 342 Madison Avenue for years is now 340 Madison Avenue and has been extensively remodeled to present a modern glass exterior.[9][10]
References
- ^ "Canadian Pacific Building". The New York Times. 1921-02-02. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
- ISBN 0-252-02445-1
- ^ New York City Organ Project / Manhattan / Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist
- ^ New York City Organ Project / Manhattan / Church of Zion and St. Timothy
- ^ New York City Organ Project / Manhattan / South Dutch Reformed Church
- ^ "Fifth Church of Christ Scientist, Madison Avenue and 38th Street, southeast corner, 1915". Archived from the original on 2009-06-21. Retrieved 2009-05-30.
- ISBN 0-252-02445-1
- ^ "Christian Science churches in Manhattan". Archived from the original on 2009-04-30. Retrieved 2009-05-30.
- ^ Holusha, John (2005-10-26). "A New Face on Madison Avenue". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
- ^ Emporis listing for 340 Madison Avenue