First Reformed Church (Queens)

First Reformed Church

From Jamaica Avenue
Location 153 Jamaica Ave., Queens, New York City
Coordinates 40°42′9″N 73°48′8″W / 40.70250°N 73.80222°W / 40.70250; -73.80222Coordinates: 40°42′9″N 73°48′8″W / 40.70250°N 73.80222°W / 40.70250; -73.80222
Built 1858
Architect Young, Sidney J.; Peterson, Anders
Architectural style Romanesque, Early Romanesque Revival
NRHP Reference # 80002753[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP April 16, 1980
Designated NYCL January 30, 1996

The First Reformed Church is a historic Reformed church in the Jamaica section of the New York City 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 asymmetrical towers, round-arched openings, and corbel tables are examples of an architectural style known as Rundbogenstil.[3]

The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980,[4] and a New York City Landmark in 1996.

References

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ 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".
  3. ↑ http://www.preserve2.org/qpl/s96pt2.htm
  4. ↑ http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/Ny/Queens/state.html


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