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St. Thomas the Apostle
Roman Catholic Church
New York City, New York County
landmark status: State and
National Register-eligible.
threat: closure, abandonment, demolition.
This outstanding example of Neo-Gothic
architecture was designed by Thomas Henry Poole and constructed
between 1889 and 1907. It boasts stained glass windows by the world-renowned
designer Frantz Meyer Studios of Munich. Built by Irish immigrants,
this Harlem church has been home to a succession of diverse populations.
As part of a planned closure of up to 100 churches, the Archdiocese
of New York had intended to have the church site redeveloped as
HUD-funded senior housing. Due to protests by parishioners and
local preservation groups, the application has been withdrawn but
the building’s future is uncertain. The League can assist
with support for landmark designation, identification of strategies
for continued use or reuse, and participation in a coalition dealing
with citywide church closures.
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