Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Catholic church building in Washington Heights, Manhattan, US
The church stands at 81 Arden Street at Dongan Place, between Broadway and Sherman Avenue, featuring Gothic architectural elements and a prominent Pieta sculpture.
Architect Gustave E. Steinback designed Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church in 1927, completing the construction in 1928 for approximately 160,000 dollars.
The Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart operated the church school from 1932 to 1980, providing religious education to local children.
The church includes a four-story school building constructed in 1949, an auditorium, and multiple spaces for community gatherings and religious services.
During the Great Depression, the church managed to establish temporary classrooms in 1934 despite financial limitations affecting its expansion plans.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1928
Architects: Gustave E. Steinback
GPS coordinates: 40.86390,-73.92810
Latest update: March 8, 2025 07:01
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