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Saint Thomas Church

Slaterville Road

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Saint Thomas Church (Town of Caroline)
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Saint Thomas Church

Established on January 9, 1824, Saint Thomas Church is an Episcopal parish church located at 53rd Street and Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

  • The congregation's fourth church was designed by architects Ralph Adams Cram and Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue in the French High Gothic Revival style.

Architecture

The current structure of Saint Thomas Church was completed in 1914. It is notable for its French High Gothic Revival architecture, a style characterized by the use of pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses.

  • The church's design reflects the influence of medieval European cathedrals.

Location

Saint Thomas Church is situated at Slaterville Road in Town of Caroline, United States.

It serves as an Episcopal parish church within the Episcopal Diocese of New York.

Notable Features

The church is home to the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys, a choral ensemble that performs music of the Anglican tradition at worship services and offers a full concert series during the course of the year.

  • The men of the choir are professional singers, while the boys are students enrolled at the Saint Thomas Choir School.

Organ and Bells

The church features an organ, although specific details about its construction or specifications are not available.

Heritage Status

Saint Thomas Church is reportedly listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Visiting Information

The church's service times are as follows: Sundays at 10:00. The congregation welcomes visitors and offers various accessibility options.

  • No information regarding opening hours for non-service times or specific accessibility features is available.

Notable Artworks or Relics

No notable artworks or relics are mentioned in the provided sources.

Details

NameSaint Thomas Church
CityTown of Caroline
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.39424, -76.345215
ArchitectRalph Adams Cram, Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue
Current useEpiscopal parish church
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