National Historic Landmark

Dutch Reformed Church

Newburgh, Orange County, New York
Listed
December 17, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
70000425

About this property

The Dutch Reformed Church is one of the most prominent architectural landmarks in Newburgh, New York. It was designed by Alexander Jackson Davis in 1835 in the Greek Revival style just after the dissolution of his partnership with Ithiel Town. It is his only surviving church in that style and is considered to be his latest building still standing that largely reflects his original vision. The church stands at 132 Grand Street, just north of the Newburgh Free Library. Its historical importance comes from not just over a century of use as church, but its centrality in the struggle by modern preservationists to save and restore the city's many landmark buildings. Today it is a National Historic Landmark. It was almost razed in the late 1960s and is far from completely restored. The property was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970, aiding its rescue from demolition.

Location

132 Grand St.
Newburgh, Orange County, New York
41.50441, -74.00873

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Montgomery-Grand-Liberty Streets Historic District
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East End Historic District
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Nearby Battles

Battle of Fort Montgomery
1777Revolutionary War
6.7 mi
Battle of Fort Clinton
1777Revolutionary War
7.2 mi

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When was Dutch Reformed Church listed on the National Register?

Dutch Reformed Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Dutch Reformed Church?

Dutch Reformed Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Dutch Reformed Church a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Dutch Reformed Church has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Dutch Reformed Church?

The period of significance for Dutch Reformed Church is recorded as the colonial era.

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