Riverside Church, Gothic church in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, United States
The Riverside Church rises 392 feet above Manhattan with a steel frame structure featuring pointed arches and detailed Gothic Revival elements throughout its exterior.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. funded the construction of this religious landmark in 1927, selecting architects Henry C. Pelton and Allen & Collens to design the building.
The congregation represents more than forty ethnic groups and maintains strong connections with both American Baptist Churches USA and United Church of Christ.
Located at 490 Riverside Drive near Columbia University, the church contains five architectural bays and provides space for 2,100 worshipers during services.
The tower houses a carillon system of 74 bells, including a 20-ton bourdon bell, making it one of the largest musical instruments in the world.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1927
Architects: Henry C. Pelton, Allen & Collens
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Height: 119.48 m
Made from material: steel
Address: 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027
Website: https://trcnyc.org
GPS coordinates: 40.81178,-73.96307
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:23
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