St. Leo's Church, Roman Catholic church in Manhattan, United States.
The church building stood at 11 East 28th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues, featuring rough-cut brownstone walls and a 105-foot eastern tower.
Established in 1880 by Reverend Thomas J. Ducey, the church received its name in honor of Pope Leo XIII's patron saint.
The parish introduced a House of Repose for the Stranger Dead in 1899, providing funeral services for temporary visitors regardless of their faith.
The Sisters of Mary Reparatrix operated the building as a convent and retreat house following the death of Father Ducey in 1909.
The cornerstone placement ceremony in 1880 included the burial of coins, religious images, and newspapers within the foundation.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1881
Architects: Lawrence J. O'Connor
GPS coordinates: 40.74444,-73.98619
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:05
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