Fort Washington Presbyterian Church

Fort Washington Presbyterian Church, also known as Iglesia Presbiteriana Fort Washington Heights, is a historic Presbyterian church complex located in Washington Heights, New York, New York. The complex consists of a long rectangular three-by-seven-bay church with an attached Sunday school wing. It was designed by architect Thomas Hastings (1860–1929) and built between 1913 and 1914 in the Georgian Revival style. The church is a 2-story, plus basement, gable-roofed building with a monumental temple front elevation. It features a prominent five stage bell tower.[3]

Fort Washington Presbyterian Church
New York City Landmark
Location21 Wadsworth Ave., New York, New York
Coordinates40°50′43.35″N 73°56′16.24″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1913
ArchitectHastings, Thomas; Wills, C.T., Inc.
Architectural styleGeorgian Revival
NRHP reference No.09001209[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJanuary 7, 2010
Designated NYCLMay 12, 2009[2]

The church was designated a New York City Landmark May 12, 2009.[2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.[1]

References
  1. "National Register of Historic Places Listings". WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 1/04/10 THROUGH 1/08/10. National Park Service. 2010-01-15.
  2. Harris, Gale (May 12, 2009). "Fort Washington Presbyterian Church" (PDF) (designation report). New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 12, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
  3. Kathleen A. Howe (October 2009). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Fort Washington Presbyterian Church". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2011-03-25. See also: "Accompanying nine photos".


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