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Historic church in New York, United States United States historic place
Erste Deutsche Evangelische Kirche
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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LocationElmira, New York
Coordinates42°5′24.45″N 76°47′54.07″W / 42.0901250°N 76.7983528°W / 42.0901250; -76.7983528
Built1898
Architectural styleGothic Revival
NRHP reference No.07001121
Added to NRHPOctober 31, 2007

The Erste Deutsche Evangelische Kirche, also known as First United Church of Christ, is located at 160 Madison Avenue, Elmira, New York. Construction of the church started in 1898, and finished the following year. The church served the large German American population of Elmira. It is significant for its Rhenish Romanesque architecture. The church and its parsonage were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

Gallery

  • Another view of the church tower Another view of the church tower
  • Original carved name above the door Original carved name above the door

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. Robert T. Englert (December 2006). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Erste Deutsche Evangelische Kirche". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2008-10-09. See also: "Accompanying three photos, undated". and "Accompanying nomination correspondence".

External links

Website of First United Church of Christ of Elmira

U.S. National Register of Historic Places in New York
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