Church of the Intercession, Episcopal church in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, United States
The Church of the Intercession is a house of worship in Gothic Revival style located at the corner of Broadway and West 155th Street in Manhattan. The building displays English Perpendicular design elements with decorated stone masonry and ornamental window tracery throughout its exterior.
The congregation was founded in 1846 and relocated to its current sanctuary in 1915, designed by architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue. This construction marked the area's growth at the edge of Hamilton Heights.
The church connects to writer Clement Clarke Moore, author of 'A Visit from Saint Nicholas', whose grave lies in the adjacent Trinity Cemetery. This literary link shapes how locals relate to the building and the neighborhood's identity.
The building sits at a busy transit junction with good public transportation access from multiple directions. Visitors should plan to arrive during service times when doors are open and the community is gathered.
The church basement served as a filming location for the television series '666 Park Avenue', and the building appeared in Steven Spielberg's 2021 film 'West Side Story'. These film appearances have brought the building wider recognition beyond its local community.
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