National Register of Historic Places

Park Church

Elmira, Chemung County, New York
Listed
May 24, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77000936

About this property

Park Church runs the length of an entire city block in Elmira, New York. The church was constructed from 1874 through 1876, replacing its much smaller, wooden predecessor. It was designed by Horatio Nelson White. The design of the limestone and brick church is highly eclectic. Besides its architecture, the church is significant for its congregation of abolitionists and humanitarians. From 1854 until his death in 1900, Thomas Kennicott Beecher was the pastor of Park Church. Beecher, together with his twelve siblings including author Harriet Beecher Stowe, was brought up by liberal reformist clergyman Lyman Beecher.

Location

208 W. Gray St.
Elmira, Chemung County, New York
42.08927, -76.80875

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Trinity Church
Industrial
0.1 mi
Buildings at 104-116 West Water St.
Civil War
0.2 mi
Near Westside Historic District
Listed
0.3 mi
St. Patrick's Parochial Residence-Convent and School
Industrial
0.3 mi
Elmira Civic Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Listed
0.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Newtown (Sullivan-Clinton)
1779Revolutionary War
0.1 mi

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When was Park Church listed on the National Register?

Park Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 24, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Park Church?

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

What is the period of significance for Park Church?

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

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