St. Augustine's Church

St. Augustine's Church is a church building in the Lower East Side that combines Georgian features with Gothic windows and a striking double pediment. The structure was built using Manhattan schist stone and includes a projecting tower along with two galleries beside the organ.

The church began as a mission station in 1819 and was established as a parish in 1824, after which construction of the current building started in 1827. This founding period coincided with the early growth of the Lower East Side neighborhood.

The church reflects through its design how different people shaped the neighborhood over time. The side galleries were part of how the space accommodated various groups during worship.

The church is open to visitors and holds regular services as well as historical tours on specific days. Travelers should plan to arrive by public transportation and expect the typical operating hours of an active house of worship.

The writer Edgar Allan Poe attended services here during his time in New York in the 1800s. This connection to the literary figure adds another layer of historical interest to the building.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1820s

Architectural style: Georgian architecture, Gothic Revival, Federal architecture

Address: 290 Henry Street

Website: http://staugnyc.org

GPS coordinates: 40.71333,-73.98389

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:21