Judson Memorial Church

Style: Renaissance Revival
City: Manhattan, NY

Judson Memorial Church sits on Washington Square South between Thompson and Sullivan Streets, opposite Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village, built in the Italian Renaissance style. It is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA, the Alliance of Baptists, the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists, and the United Church of Christ, and it took shape as the neighborhood shifted from wealthier residents toward immigrant communities in the mid-19th century.

the building

Sanctuary and campanile. The complex includes the church sanctuary, a campanile tower, and the attached Judson Hall, all designated as a group of landmarks.

the style

The church was built in the Italian Renaissance style, giving its sanctuary and campanile tower a distinct presence facing Washington Square Park.

significance

Judson Memorial Church's sanctuary, campanile, and Judson Hall were designated New York City landmarks in 1966 (LP-00196) and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974; it is also listed on the New York State Register of Historic Places.

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