Oldest Continually Used Public Building in Manhattan - New York City, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 40° 42.667 W 074° 00.532
18T E 583719 N 4507161
This was George Washington's church when he served as President and New York served as the nation's capital.
Waymark Code: WMCBD6
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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This is the oldest surviving church in New York City having been built in 1764 and it is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
The Episcopal Chapel has a cemetery...which is directly across from the former World Trade Center. The only damage from the terrorist attacks on the Church or graveyard was the felling of a tree. The Church served as a resting spot for 911 rescue workers and then became a focal point for 911 memorials. The painting of the Presidential Seal is above the pew that was set aside for George Washington.
Wikipedia (visit link) has an extensive article about the Chapel.
The Chapel is associated with Trinity Church nearby.
Type of documentation of superlative status: Placard and Wikipedia and the Chapel's own website at http://www.trinitywallstreet.org/congregation/spc/

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