Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (Manhattan)

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The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church is a Greek Orthodox church on Manhattan's Upper West Side at West End Avenue and West 91st Street.

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History

The church was built by Heins & LaFarge in (189394) as the Fourth Presbyterian Church. The church was sold to a Greek parish in 1952. [1]

Architecture

The rusticated masonry façade with a sparing use of Venetian Gothic and Richardsonian Romanesque details and the square corner bell tower with a crenellated parapet embellished with gargoyle gutter-spouts reveal Richardson's training. Fine stained glass may be from Tiffany studios, or may be by John LaFarge, the architect's father, which would make them even rarer. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Gray, Christopher (July 7, 1991). "Streetscapes: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church; Country Ambiance In a Big-City Setting". The New York Times.
  2. White, Norval & Willensky, Elliot (2000). AIA Guide to New York City (4th ed.). New York: Three Rivers Press. p. 334. ISBN   978-0-8129-3107-5.
  3. "Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation - New York City". Archived from the original on 2010-09-28. Retrieved 2009-06-24.

Coordinates: 40°47′31.4″N73°58′33.6″W / 40.792056°N 73.976000°W / 40.792056; -73.976000