Saint Peter's Roman Catholic Church
- Style
- Greek Revival
- City
- Manhattan, NY
Saint Peter's Roman Catholic Church at 22 Barclay Street, also known as Our Lady of the Rosary, was built from 1836 to 1840 in the Greek Revival style, replacing an earlier church on the site built in 1785-86. The parish, part of the Archdiocese of New York, is the oldest Catholic parish in New York State, and the current building opened February 25, 1838 with Archbishop John Hughes officiating.
the building
Ionic columns. The Greek Revival facade is fronted by six Ionic columns, designed by architects John R. Haggerty and Thomas Thomas.
the style
The church was designed in the Greek Revival style, with six Ionic columns forming its front, a design associated with architects John R. Haggerty and Thomas Thomas.
More on Greek Revivalsignificance
The church was designated a New York City landmark in 1965 (LP-00078) and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980; it is also listed on the New York State Register of Historic Places.
nearby
- New York Evening Post Building
- 30 Park Place
- 90 Church Street
- Saint Paul's Chapel and Graveyard
- Woolworth Building
- 195 Broadway