First Reformed Church (Queens)

The First Reformed Church is a historic Reformed church in the Jamaica section of the New York City borough of Queens. The church was built in 1859. The church has an early romanesque structure that was designed by Sidney J. Young and built by Anders Peterson.[2] The First Reformed Church has been refurbished as part of the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning.

First Reformed Church
From Jamaica Avenue
Location153-10 Jamaica Ave., Queens, New York City
Coordinates40°42′9″N 73°48′8″W
Built1858
ArchitectYoung, Sidney J.; Peterson, Anders
Architectural styleRomanesque, Early Romanesque Revival
NRHP reference No.80002753[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPApril 16, 1980
Designated NYCLJanuary 30, 1996

The asymmetrical towers, round-arched openings, and corbel tables are examples of an architectural style known as Rundbogenstil.[3]

The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980,[4] and a New York City Landmark in 1996.

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. David J. Framberger; Joan R. Olshansky; Elizabeth Spencer-Ralph (October 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: First Reformed Church". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2011-01-12. See also: "Accompanying five photos".
  3. http://www.preserve2.org/qpl/s96pt2.htm
  4. http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/Ny/Queens/state.html
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