Church of the Holy Communion and Buildings
Church of the Holy Communion and Buildings, Gothic Revival church in Flatiron District, Manhattan, United States.
The Church of the Holy Communion features brownstone blocks arranged randomly and stands at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and West 20th Street.
Richard Upjohn designed this first asymmetrical Gothic Revival church in the United States, with construction completed between 1844 and 1846.
The church pioneered inclusivity by introducing free pews and hosting the first convention of black Episcopal clergymen in 1883.
The building maintains its original architectural elements while operating as part of the Ladies' Mile Historic District in Manhattan.
This religious structure transformed through various incarnations, from a drug rehabilitation center to a nightclub named Limelight and later a gymnasium.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1844
Architects: Richard Upjohn
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Part of: Ladies' Mile Historic District
Address: 656–662 Avenue of the Americas 10010
GPS coordinates: 40.74110,-73.99365
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34
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