National Register of Historic Places

First Reformed Church

Albany, Albany County, New York
Listed
January 21, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74001214

About this property

The First Reformed Church, also known as First Church in Albany or North Dutch Church, is located at North Pearl (New York State Route 32) and Orange streets in Albany, New York, United States. It is a member congregation of the Reformed Church in America. The building was designed by Philip Hooker and built in the period of 1797–1799. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It was established in 1642 to serve the Dutch inhabitants of Fort Orange, the adjacent village of Beverwyck and the patroonship of Rensselaerswyck in general. It is the second oldest congregation in the state of New York and the oldest upstate. The current church, designed by Philip Hooker, is the fourth building and the oldest church in Albany. The pulpit was imported from the Netherlands in 1656 and is the oldest pulpit in the United States. Shortly after construction, a memorial service was held for Alexander Hamilton. Theodore Roosevelt attended services here while Governor, and Queen Wilhelmina visited the church during its 300th anniversary year. The church has been through many renovations since it was built.

Location

56 Orange St.
Albany, Albany County, New York
42.65586, -73.74866

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When was First Reformed Church listed on the National Register?

First Reformed Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 1974.

What type of historic resource is First Reformed Church?

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

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The period of significance for First Reformed Church is recorded as the industrial era.

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