Vintage Images of Churches in New York

The first houses of worship in New York City were built in the 17th century by Dutch settlers. Since then, many others churches have been built in the City. They have played an important role in the history of U.S.A.

Broadway showing Trinity Church and Grace Church chapel in 1820 by William Strickland (1787-1854). Source: Columbia University.

This is the second temple of Trinity Church, completed in 1790 and demolished, in 1839. Grace Church, old temple at the corner of Broadway and Rector Street, held the first worship service on Sunday, December 21, 1808. The new building, where the church sits today, was consecrated on March 7, 1846.