About this property
Edgehill Church at Spuyten Duyvil is a former United Church of Christ parish church located at 2570 Independence Avenue in the Spuyten Duyvil neighborhood of The Bronx in New York City. Its congregation was founded in 1869 as the mission chapel affiliated with the Riverdale Presbyterian Church, serving the workers at the nearby Johnson Iron Foundry. The church, described by the AIA Guide to New York City as a "picturesque eclectic sanctuary", was designed by architect Francis Kimball in a…
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 82001089. It was listed on October 29, 1982.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Edgehill Church of Spuyten Duyvil listed on the National Register?
Edgehill Church of Spuyten Duyvil was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Edgehill Church of Spuyten Duyvil?
Edgehill Church of Spuyten Duyvil is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Edgehill Church of Spuyten Duyvil?
The period of significance for Edgehill Church of Spuyten Duyvil is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1869.
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