First Reformed Church (Queens)
First Reformed Church | |
 From Jamaica Avenue | |
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| Location | 153-10 Jamaica Ave., Queens, New York City |
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| Coordinates | 40°42′9″N 73°48′8″W / 40.70250°N 73.80222°W |
| Built | 1858 |
| Architect | Young, Sidney J.; Peterson, Anders |
| Architectural style | Romanesque, Early Romanesque Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 80002753[1] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | April 16, 1980 |
| Designated NYCL | January 30, 1996 |
The First Reformed Church is a historic
borough of Queens. The church was built in 1859. The church has an early romanesque structure that was designed by Sidney J. Young and built by Anders Peterson.[2] The First Reformed Church has been refurbished as part of the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning
.
The asymmetrical towers, round-arched openings, and corbel tables are examples of an architectural style known as Rundbogenstil.[3]
The church was listed on the
New York City Landmark
in 1996.
See also
- List of New York City Designated Landmarks in Queens
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Queens County, New York
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ David J. Framberger; Joan R. Olshansky; Elizabeth Spencer-Ralph (October 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: First Reformed Church". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2011-01-12. See also: "Accompanying five photos".
- ^ "The Telegraph: 1996 Part 2". www.preserve2.org. Retrieved Aug 25, 2020.
- ^ "National Register of Historical Places - NEW YORK (NY), Queens County". www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com. Retrieved Aug 25, 2020.
External links
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