New Middle Collegiate Church

New Middle Collegiate Church is a Gothic Revival church building in the East Village featuring stone walls, a central tower, and architectural details designed by Samuel B. Reed and completed in 1892. The structure once contained community rooms, reading spaces, and areas for gatherings and activities.

The building was constructed between 1891 and 1892 and once housed a bell cast in Amsterdam in 1729 that rang during the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This bell connects the structure to the earliest chapters of American history.

The congregation balances ties to two denominations, the United Church of Christ and the Reformed Church in America, creating a space where people from different faith traditions feel welcome. This openness remains central to how neighbors experience the place today.

The location sits within the East Village where public transit and nearby shops make access straightforward. Visitors should know the building is currently undergoing reconstruction following the 2020 fire.

A bell from 1729 cast in Amsterdam was the pride of the building and survived the devastating fire of December 2020 even as the interior burned. This bell remains a symbol of what endured through the disaster.

Location: Manhattan

Architects: Samuel B. Reed

Website: https://middlechurch.org

GPS coordinates: 40.72770,-73.98810

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:20