First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church at 402-410 Glen Street in Glens Falls, New York. Completed in 1929, this church took three years to build. It is a substantial stone Neo-gothic-style church in a cruciform plan. It was designed by architect Ralph Adams Cram (1863-1942).[2]
First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls | |
 First Presbyterian Church | |
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| Location | 402-410 Glen St., Glens Falls, New York |
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| Coordinates | 43°18′44″N 73°38′21″W / 43.31222°N 73.63917°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1929 |
| Architect | Cram & Ferguson; Miner, Edward F., Building Co. |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival |
| MPS | Glens Falls MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 84003314[1] |
| Added to NRHP | September 29, 1984 |
It was the spiritual home to former Representative Gerald B.H. Solomon, and his funeral was held in the building. Philanthropist, Charles R. Wood attended and his funeral service was in 2004. It was also attended by Speaker Dennis Hastert, Governor George Pataki, and other representatives.
The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
See also
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edit- ^ "National Register Information System – (#84003314)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ Richard C. Youngken (March 1981). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: First Presbyterian Church". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
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