First Presbyterian Church (Glens Falls, New York)

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Location402-410 Glen St., Glens Falls, New York
Coordinates 43°18′44″N73°38′21″W / 43.31222°N 73.63917°W / 43.31222; -73.63917 Coordinates: 43°18′44″N73°38′21″W / 43.31222°N 73.63917°W / 43.31222; -73.63917
Arealess than one acre
Built1927
ArchitectCram & Ferguson; Miner, Edward F., Building Co.
Architectural styleLate Gothic Revival
MPS Glens Falls MRA
NRHP reference No. 84003314 [1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 29, 1984

First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church at 402-410 Glen Street in Glens Falls, New York. It was built in 1927 and is a substantial stone, Neo-gothic-style church in a cruciform plan. It was designed by architect Ralph Adams Cram (1863-1942). [2]

It was the spiritual home to former Representative Gerald B.H. Solomon, and his funeral was held in the building. It was attended by Speaker Dennis Hastert, Governor George Pataki, and other representatives.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System  (#84003314)". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Richard C. Youngken (March 1981). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: First Presbyterian Church". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved 2010-09-18.