First Presbyterian Church (Niagara Falls, New York)

Coordinates: 43°05′12″N 79°03′41″W / 43.08667°N 79.06139°W / 43.08667; -79.06139
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First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church, circa 1850
First Presbyterian Church (Niagara Falls, New York) is located in New York
First Presbyterian Church (Niagara Falls, New York)
First Presbyterian Church (Niagara Falls, New York) is located in the United States
First Presbyterian Church (Niagara Falls, New York)
Location311 1st St., Rainbow Blvd., N., Niagara Falls, New York
Coordinates43°05′12″N 79°03′41″W / 43.08667°N 79.06139°W / 43.08667; -79.06139
AreaLess than 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1849 (1849), 1879, 1903-1904, 1921
Built byFay and Barger; David Phillips; P.B. Secord
ArchitectCalvin Fay; George W. Wright
Architectural styleGothic Revival, Italianate, Arts and Crafts
NRHP reference No.14000145[1]
Added to NRHPApril 11, 2014

First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian Church located at Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York. The original section was built in 1849, with additions and modifications made in 1879, 1903–1904, and 1921. The sanctuary was renovated in 1957. It is a Gothic Revival style, L-shaped, stone church. The church features a three-story crenellated bell tower and round arched windows and openings. The congregation was established in 1824.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 4/07/14 through 4/11/14. National Park Service. 2014-04-18.
  2. ^ "Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS)". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on 2015-07-01. Retrieved 2015-11-01. Note: This includes John Goddard (December 2013). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: First Presbyterian Church" (PDF). Retrieved 2015-11-01. and Accompanying photographs