Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord | |
Russian Byzantine | |
| NRHP reference No. | 80002638[1] |
|---|---|
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | April 16, 1980 |
| Designated NYCL | November 19, 1969 |
Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord is a historic
New York City landmark by the Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1969, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1]
History and description
The cathedral was built from 1916 to 1921 and was designed by
Greek cross and is designed in the Russian version of the Byzantine style, but with a Renaissance flavor. The building features characteristic copper Onion domes atop four octagonal belfries and a large central copper-covered dome. Each dome is topped by a large, gilded Russian Orthodox cross.[3][4]
The building's facade is constructed from yellow bricks with a small amount of trim made from stone. The windows and doors are primarily round-arched, with stairs leading to the front entrance.[4]
In popular culture
Exterior shots of the cathedral were used in the Latvian Orthodox church.
See also
- List of New York City Designated Landmarks in Brooklyn
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Kings County, New York
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ a b Norval White and Elliot Willensky, AIA Guide to New York City, rev. ed., (New York: Collier Books, 1978), p.470.
- ^ Frandsen, Bradley; Olshansky, John R. & Spencer-Ralph, Elizabeth (December 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Registration:Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2011-02-20. See also: "Accompanying four photos".
- ^ a b Staff (November 19, 1969) "Russian Orthodix Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Designation Report" New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission
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