St. Thomas More Church, New York City

Name: St. Thomas More Church
Address: 65 E 89th St, New York City, United States
Telephone: +1 212-876-7718

#1828 among attractions in New York City

Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Victorian architecture

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Facts and practical information

The St. Thomas More Church is part of a Roman Catholic church complex located on East 89th Street, off Madison Avenue on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, New York City. The parish is under the authority of the Archdiocese of New York. Attached to the complex is the church, a single-cell chapel, a rectory, and a parish house. The church was built for the Protestant Episcopal Church as the Chapel of the Beloved Disciple in the Gothic Revival architectural style. Under various names, the church building has been used by three Christian denominations, including Episcopalians, Dutch Reformed, and Catholics. It is the second-oldest church on the Upper East Side. ()

Coordinates: 40°46'58"N, 73°57'24"W

Address

65 E 89th StUpper Manhattan (Upper East Side)New York City United States

Contact

+1 212-876-7718

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Day trips

St. Thomas More Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Madison Avenue, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, The Jewish Museum.

0.4 miSW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Thomas More Church?

Nearby attractions include National Academy of Design, New York City (3 min walk), Church of the Heavenly Rest, New York City (3 min walk), Brick Presbyterian Church, New York City (3 min walk), 89th Street, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to St. Thomas More Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Thomas More Church:

Metro

86th Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 5, 6, Q (13 min walk)
96th Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (11 min walk)

Bus

East 96th Street & Madison Avenue • Lines: M96 (9 min walk)
East 96th Street & 5th Avenue • Lines: M106, M96 (9 min walk)