National Register of Historic Places

Holyrood Protestant Episcopal Church

New York, New York County, New York
Listed
October 29, 2020
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
100005702

Location

715 West 179th St.
New York, New York County, New York
40.84944, -73.93840

Significance

Holyrood Protestant Episcopal Church is a building in New York, New York County, New York. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 2020, under reference number 100005702. It is recognized for its significance in Social History and Architecture.

Categories

SOCIAL HISTORYARCHITECTURE
Sources

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When was Holyrood Protestant Episcopal Church listed on the National Register?

Holyrood Protestant Episcopal Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 2020.

What type of historic resource is Holyrood Protestant Episcopal Church?

Holyrood Protestant Episcopal Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Holyrood Protestant Episcopal Church?

The period of significance for Holyrood Protestant Episcopal Church is recorded as the industrial era.

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