Fort Washington Presbyterian Church

Fort Washington Presbyterian Church is a church building in Washington Heights designed in Georgian Revival style. The structure features a three-by-seven-bay main section with a Sunday school wing and a five-stage bell tower on Wadsworth Avenue.

Architect Thomas Hastings designed the building, which opened in 1914 and reflects early 20th century church design principles. It gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010, acknowledging its historical value to the neighborhood.

The congregation shifted from European American to Caribbean American membership over the decades, mirroring how the neighborhood around it changed. Visitors can observe how this place of worship adapted to serve its evolving community.

The building has gathering spaces across two floors and a basement, regularly used for worship services and community gatherings. The interior preserves original early 20th century details, so visitors can see the space as it has functioned for decades.

The monumental temple-like front elevation combines classical design elements that have remained essentially unchanged since the building's construction. This preserved architectural approach contrasts with how many other urban churches have been modified over time.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1910s

Architects: Thomas Hastings

Architectural style: Georgian Revival architecture

Address: 21 Wadsworth Avenue

GPS coordinates: 40.84540,-73.93780

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:26