First Presbyterian Church | |
Location | 402-410 Glen St., Glens Falls, New York |
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Coordinates | 43°18′44″N73°38′21″W / 43.31222°N 73.63917°W Coordinates: 43°18′44″N73°38′21″W / 43.31222°N 73.63917°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1927 |
Architect | Cram & Ferguson; Miner, Edward F., Building Co. |
Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival |
MPS | Glens Falls MRA |
NRHP reference No. | 84003314 [1] |
Added to NRHP | September 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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