First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica

89-60 164th Street | Jamaica | built 1938

The city photographed every building for its tax records around 1940 and again in the 1980s. NYC Municipal Archives.

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1920
Jamaica's First Presbyterian Church moves its 1813 church and 1824 manse to 164th Street
Organized in 1662 by the Reverend Richard Denton III, the congregation has served without interruption longer than any other Presbyterian church in the country. Its 1813 church stood near today's 163rd Street until 1920, when it was moved, together with a manse built in 1824, to 89-60 164th Street. Two years later the church put up a bronze tablet marking its 260th anniversary.
Source: Wikipedia
1959
Donald Trump is confirmed at First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica
Donald Trump was confirmed at First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica in 1959. He also attended services at the church during his formative years.
“In 1959, Donald Trump was confirmed here and attended services in his formative years.”
Source: Wikipedia
2008
First Presbyterian marks 345 years, then turns down city landmark status
In April 2008 the congregation celebrated its 345th anniversary at 164th Street. Later that year, the church declined landmark recognition from the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission.
“Later that year, the church turned down landmark recognition by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission.”
Source: Wikipedia

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