Old First Reformed Church, Sea Gate

Name: Old First Reformed Church
Address: 729 Carroll Street, Sea Gate, United States

#30 among attractions in Sea Gate

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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The Old First Reformed Church in Brooklyn, New York– officially known as The Reformed Dutch Church of the Town of Breukelen – is a historic Dutch Reformed church at 126 7th Avenue on the corner of Carroll Street in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, New York. The congregation was founded in 1654 by decree of Governor Pieter Stuyvesant, as one of three "collegiate churches." The current church building was constructed in 1888–1893 and is a Late Gothic Revival style Indiana limestone building on a granite base. It measures 100 feet wide and 162 feet deep. The front facade features a 212-foot-high stone tower and spire. ()

Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 40°40'25"N, 73°58'36"W

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729 Carroll StreetSouth Brooklyn (Park Slope)Sea Gate United States

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Old First Reformed Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brooklyn Museum, Barclays Center, Atlantic Terminal, Statue of James S. T. Stranahan.

0.7 miE
Premier arts attraction on Prospect Park
Brooklyn Museum, New York City
19 min walk • The Brooklyn Museum, nestled in the heart of New York City's vibrant borough of Brooklyn, stands as a beacon of art, culture, and history. This prominent institution, one of the oldest and largest museums in the United States, offers an extensive collection spanning...
0.6 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Barclays Center, New York City
17 min walk • Nestled in the bustling borough of Brooklyn, the Barclays Center stands as a modern coliseum within the vibrant tapestry of New York City. This state-of-the-art arena, known for its distinctive, contemporary architecture and its weathered steel façade, has quickly...
0.8 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Train station
Atlantic Terminal, New York City
20 min walk • Atlantic Terminal and Atlantic Center are two shopping malls located on Atlantic Avenue surrounded by Hanson Place, Fort Greene Place and Flatbush Avenue in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn, New York City, near Downtown Brooklyn.
0.4 miE
Monuments and statues
Statue of James S. T. Stranahan, Sea Gate
10 min walk • J.S.T. Stranahan is a bronze statue in Brooklyn's Prospect Park in New York City. Designed by Frederick William MacMonnies and erected in 1891 near the park's entrance at Grand Army Plaza, it honors James S. T.
0.5 miE
Park
Mount Prospect Park, Sea Gate
14 min walk • Mount Prospect Park is a 7.79-acre park in the central portion of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. It includes Mount Prospect, the second highest point in Brooklyn. It is located on Eastern Parkway near Underhill Avenue, close to Grand Army Plaza. The park is operated by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
0.4 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Ginger's, Sea Gate
11 min walk • Ginger's is a cash only, dive lesbian bar in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood, and as of 2020 was the borough's last remaining lesbian bar and one of two queer bars in Park Slope following the closure of Excelsior.
~1860 ftE
Monuments and statues
Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch, New York City
9 min walk • The Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch is a triumphal arch at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn, New York City, just north of Prospect Park. Built from 1889 to 1892, the arch is dedicated "To the Defenders of the Union, 1861–1865".
0.6 miS
Monuments and statues
Lafayette Memorial, Sea Gate
16 min walk • The Lafayette Memorial is a public memorial located in Brooklyn's Prospect Park in New York City. The memorial, designed by sculptor Daniel Chester French and architect Henry Bacon, was dedicated in 1917 and consists of a bas-relief of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette alongside a groom and a horse.
~1400 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Event space, Entertainment
Montauk Club, New York City
7 min walk • The Montauk Club is a social club located in a Francis Kimball-designed building in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The Club provides dining and drinking services and offers an extensive schedule of events including a Book Club, a Beer Club, Murder Mystery Dinners, and is a sought-after wedding and event venue.
~1800 ftE
Monuments and statues
Bailey Fountain, Sea Gate
9 min walk • Bailey Fountain is an outdoor sculpture in New York City at the site of three 19th century fountains in Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, New York, United States.
~1910 ftSW
Church
Greenwood Baptist Church, Sea Gate
10 min walk • Greenwood Baptist Church is an historic Baptist church located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The congregation was begun as a prayer meeting mission by Reverend Henry Bromley of Strong Place Baptist Church in 1856 and was incorporated as an independent church on September 28, 1858.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old First Reformed Church?

Nearby attractions include Park Slope Historic District, Sea Gate (6 min walk), Congregation Beth Elohim, New York City (6 min walk), Montauk Club, New York City (7 min walk), 47 Plaza Street West, Sea Gate (7 min walk).

How to get to Old First Reformed Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old First Reformed Church:

Metro

Grand Army Plaza • Lines: 2, 3, 4 (8 min walk)
7th Avenue • Lines: B, Q (10 min walk)

Bus

9th Street & 6th Avenue • Lines: B61 (14 min walk)
Prospect Park West & Bartel Pritchard Square • Lines: B61 (22 min walk)

Train

Atlantic Terminal (20 min walk)