First Presbyterian Church (Niagara Falls, New York)

First Presbyterian Church historic Presbyterian Church located at Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York. The original section was built in 1849, with additions and modifications made in 1879, 1903–1904, and 1921. The sanctuary was renovated in 1957. It is a Gothic Revival style, "L"-shaped, stone church. The church features a three-story crenellated bell tower and round arched windows and openings. The congregation was established in 1824.[2]

First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church, circa 1850
Location311 1st St., Rainbow Blvd., N., Niagara Falls, New York
Coordinates43°05′12″N 79°03′41″W
AreaLess than 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1849 (1849), 1879, 1903-1904, 1921
Built byFay and Barger; David Phillips; P.B. Secord
ArchitectCalvin Fay; George W. Wright
Architectural styleGothic Revival, Italianate, Arts and Crafts
NRHP reference No.14000145[1]
Added to NRHPApril 11, 2014

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.[1]

References
  1. "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 4/07/14 through 4/11/14. National Park Service. 2014-04-18.
  2. "Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS)" (Searchable database). New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2015-11-01. Note: This includes John Goddard (December 2013). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: First Presbyterian Church" (PDF). Retrieved 2015-11-01. and Accompanying photographs


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