Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord | |
Location | 228 North 12th Street Brooklyn, New York City |
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Coordinates | 40°43′10″N73°57′13″W / 40.71944°N 73.95361°W |
Built | 1916-1921 [1] |
Architect | Louis Allmendiger [1] |
Architectural style | Russian Byzantine |
NRHP reference No. | 80002638 [2] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | April 16, 1980 |
Designated NYCL | November 19, 1969 |
Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord is a historic Russian Orthodox cathedral at 228 North 12th Street in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. The cathedral was designated a New York City landmark by the Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1969, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. [2]
The cathedral was built from 1916 to 1921 and was designed by Louis Allmendiger. The plan is based on a Greek cross and is designed in the Russian version of the Byzantine style, but with a Renaissance flavor. The building features characteristic copper Onion domes atop four octagonal belfries and a large central copper-covered dome. Each dome is topped by a large, gilded Russian Orthodox cross. [3] [4]
The building's facade is constructed from yellow bricks with a small amount of trim made from stone. The windows and doors are primarily round-arched, with stairs leading to the front entrance. [4]
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