First Presbyterian Church (Glens Falls, New York)

First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church at 402-410 Glen Street in Glens Falls, New York. Completed in 1929, this church took three years to build. It is a substantial stone Neo-gothic-style church in a cruciform plan. It was designed by architect Ralph Adams Cram (1863-1942).[2]

First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church (Glens Falls, New York) is located in New York
First Presbyterian Church (Glens Falls, New York)
First Presbyterian Church (Glens Falls, New York) is located in the United States
First Presbyterian Church (Glens Falls, New York)
Location402-410 Glen St., Glens Falls, New York
Coordinates43°18′44″N 73°38′21″W / 43.31222°N 73.63917°W / 43.31222; -73.63917
Arealess than one acre
Built1929
ArchitectCram & Ferguson; Miner, Edward F., Building Co.
Architectural styleLate Gothic Revival
MPSGlens Falls MRA
NRHP reference No.84003314[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 29, 1984

It was the spiritual home to former Representative Gerald B.H. Solomon, and his funeral was held in the building. Philanthropist, Charles R. Wood attended and his funeral service was in 2004. It was also attended by Speaker Dennis Hastert, Governor George Pataki, and other representatives.

The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Find more information about the church, services, ministries, mission, music and more by visiting their website

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System – (#84003314)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ Richard C. Youngken (March 1981). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: First Presbyterian Church". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2010-09-18.