About this property
St. Paul's Chapel is a chapel building of Trinity Church, an Episcopal parish, at 209 Broadway, between Fulton Street and Vesey Street, in Lower Manhattan, New York City. Built in 1766, it is the oldest surviving church building in Manhattan and one of the nation's best known examples of Georgian architecture in a church. In 1960, the chapel was named a National Historic Landmark; it was also made a New York City Landmark and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 66000551. It was listed on October 14, 1966.
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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 St. Paul's Chapel listed on the National Register?
St. Paul's Chapel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is St. Paul's Chapel?
St. Paul's Chapel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is St. Paul's Chapel a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. St. Paul's Chapel 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 St. Paul's Chapel?
The period of significance for St. Paul's Chapel is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near St. Paul's Chapel?
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