National Register of Historic Places

Church of St. Mary the Virgin Complex

New York, New York County, New York
Listed
April 15, 1990
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
90000606

About this property

The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin is an Episcopal church of the Anglo-Catholic tradition in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, which is part of the Episcopal Diocese of New York of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. The church complex is located in the heart of Times Square at 133-145 West 46th Street, with other buildings of the complex at 136-144 West 47th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. It is colloquially known as "Smoky Mary's" because of the amount of incense used in the services. Completed in 1895, the church has been called "one of the finest Gothic-inspired designs of New York's late 19th century". It was designated a New York City landmark in 1989 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. In 2022, it reported 300 members, average attendance of 112, and $600,375 in plate and pledge income. In 2023, it reported 333 members; the 2024 average Sunday attendance (ASA) was 97, with plate and pledge financial support of $646,269.

Location

145 W. 46th St.
New York, New York County, New York
40.75830, -73.98360

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Sources

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When was Church of St. Mary the Virgin Complex listed on the National Register?

Church of St. Mary the Virgin Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1990.

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Church of St. Mary the Virgin Complex is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Church of St. Mary the Virgin Complex is recorded as the industrial era.

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