First Presbyterian Church - Three Squares Historic District - Glen Falls, New York
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First Presbyterian Church is located in Glens Falls, NY, USA.
Waymark Code: WMM71V
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2014
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First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls was founded in 1807 and this edifice is the fifth building to serve the worshiping needs of the congregation.
The gloriously Gothic and beautifully conceived edifice is constructed of Indiana limestone, Massachusetts granite and solid oak, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The cornerstone was laid on September 19, 1926 and the formal dedication was held on June 9, 1929.
On the exterior, twin turreted towers rise 78 feet above grade with a large bell in the north tower. The graceful slender spire (flèche), with splendid examples of gargoyles and trumpeting angels rendered in solid copper reaches 140 feet and is topped by an imposing 7-foot Celtic cross.
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Three Squares Historic District
Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]
NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): [Web Link]
Address:
400 Glen St, Glens Falls, NY 12801, USA.
How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Plaque on building (Photo in gallery)
Optional link to narrative or database: Not listed
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