Trinity Church, New York, United States

Known for its history, location, architecture and endowment, Trinity Church is a traditional high church, with an active parish centered around the Episcopal Church and the worldwide Anglican Communion in missionary, outreach, and fellowship.

The current building is the third constructed for Trinity Church, and was designed by Richard Upjohn in the Gothic Revival style. The first Trinity Church building was a single-story rectangular structure facing the Hudson River, which was constructed in 1698 and destroyed in the Great New York City Fire of 1776. The second Trinity Church was built facing Wall Street and was consecrated in 1790. The current church building was erected from 1839 to 1846 and was the tallest building in the United States until 1869, as well as the tallest in New York City until 1890. In 1876–1877 a reredos and altar were erected in memory of William Backhouse Astor Sr., to the designs of architect Frederick Clarke Withers.

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Miriam Noyola (2 years ago)
Episcopal church located at 89 Broadway. It’s imposing structure and amazing gothic revival architecture makes it stand out among the modern buildings that surround it. It’s a historical landmark for its cemetery holds the remains of Alexander Hamilton and Honorable John Watts, as well as the Revolutionary War soldier’s monument.

Kaylee La Spisa (2 years ago)
Incredible ambience. I am not a religious person, but Trinity Church has so much soul its unbelievable. Very touching. Architecture is amazing also.

Matt Gregorowicz (2 years ago)
Great place to go to find the Templar Treasure beneath the tomb of Parkington Lane in the basement. Watch out for the wooden walkway leading down to it though and make sure the status quo is unchanged.

Fred man Scanlon (3 years ago)
The place I have volunteered at program and my party’s during the day

Cornelious Cook (3 years ago)
basment has jesus pieces 10/10

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