Edgehill Church at Spuyten Duyvil
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Edgehill Church at Spuyten Duyvil is a United Church of Christ
parish church in The Bronx, New York. Its congregation was originally founded in 1869 as the mission chapel affiliated with the Riverdale Presbyterian Church
, serving the workers at the nearby Johnson Iron Foundry. The church was designed by architect Francis Kimball
and was built from 1888–1889.
The “AIA Guide to New York City
” describes church as having "a base of Richardsonian Romanesque
, a top of Gothic Revival and a smattering of Tudor details." It is also home to stained glass windows designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany
.
By 1977, the church’s congregation had fallen dramatically. Plans were announced to close the church and convert it into a community center, the pastoral leadership was assumed by the Rev. Dr. William A. Tieck, a retired Methodist, who led the congregation until his death in 1997.
In 1982, the church was added to the National Register of Historical Places. It has also been designated as a New York City landmark
.
United Church of Christ
The United Church of Christ is a mainline Protestant Christian denomination primarily in the Reformed tradition but also historically influenced by Lutheranism. The Evangelical and Reformed Church and the Congregational Christian Churches united in 1957 to form the UCC...
parish church in The Bronx, New York. Its congregation was originally founded in 1869 as the mission chapel affiliated with the Riverdale Presbyterian Church
Riverdale Presbyterian Church Complex
Riverdale Presbyterian Church Complex, also known as Duff House & Duff Cottage , is a historic Presbyterian church at 4761-4765 Henry Hudson Parkway in The Bronx, New York, New York. It was designed in 1863 by noted architect James Renwick, Jr. . It is a fieldstone building in the Late Gothic...
, serving the workers at the nearby Johnson Iron Foundry. The church was designed by architect Francis Kimball
Francis Kimball
Francis Hatch Kimball was an American architect practicing in New York City, best known for his work on skyscrapers in lower Manhattan and terra-cotta ornamentation. He was an associate with the firm Kimball & Thompson.-Life:...
and was built from 1888–1889.
The “AIA Guide to New York City
AIA Guide to New York City
Authored by Norval White and Elliot Willensky, The AIA Guide to New York City is an extensive catalogue with descriptions, critique and photographs of significant and noteworthy architecture throughout the five boroughs of New York City....
” describes church as having "a base of Richardsonian Romanesque
Richardsonian Romanesque
Richardsonian Romanesque is a style of Romanesque Revival architecture named after architect Henry Hobson Richardson, whose masterpiece is Trinity Church, Boston , designated a National Historic Landmark...
, a top of Gothic Revival and a smattering of Tudor details." It is also home to stained glass windows designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany
Louis Comfort Tiffany
Louis Comfort Tiffany was an American artist and designer who worked in the decorative arts and is best known for his work in stained glass. He is the American artist most associated with the Art Nouveau and Aesthetic movements...
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By 1977, the church’s congregation had fallen dramatically. Plans were announced to close the church and convert it into a community center, the pastoral leadership was assumed by the Rev. Dr. William A. Tieck, a retired Methodist, who led the congregation until his death in 1997.
In 1982, the church was added to the National Register of Historical Places. It has also been designated as a New York City landmark
New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission is the New York City agency charged with administering the city's Landmarks Preservation Law. The Commission was created in April 1965 by Mayor Robert F. Wagner following the destruction of Pennsylvania Station the previous year to make way for...
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