First Presbyterian Church (Rochester, New York)

First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church in June 2010
Location 101 S. Plymouth Ave., Rochester, New York
Coordinates 43°9′10″N 77°36′56″W / 43.15278°N 77.61556°W / 43.15278; -77.61556Coordinates: 43°9′10″N 77°36′56″W / 43.15278°N 77.61556°W / 43.15278; -77.61556
Area less than one acre
Built 1871
Architect Warner, Andrew J.
Architectural style Gothic
MPS Inner Loop MRA:13
NRHP Reference # 73001202[1]
Added to NRHP October 25, 1973

First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It is a Gothic Revival–style edifice designed in 1871 by Rochester architect Andrew Jackson Warner. It is built of Albion sandstone and trimmed with white Medina sandstone. It features a single stone bell tower and spire at the northeast corner beside the main entrance. It was the third home for Rochester's oldest congregation.[2] It is now home to the Central Church of Christ.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ Cornelia E. Brooke (July 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: First Presbyterian Church". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-10-01. See also: "Accompanying photo".

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