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Dutch Reformed Church, Newburgh

Newburgh, New York
County of Orange.
132 Grand Street
National Register Number: 7000425
Resource type: Building.
Property type: Religious facility. The threat level was Watch in
2008.
Certified Local Government: NO
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Current use/information: Former Religious facility.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - August 7, 2001):
The Dutch Reformed Church is nationally significant as an outstanding, largely intact Greek Revival style church designed by Alexander Jackson Davis, one of the style's foremost practitioners. Begun in 1835 and completed in 1837, it is the last extant Greek Revival style church directly attributable to Davis that retains design integrity consistent with the architect's original intentions. The building is distinguished by an exceptionally bold and skillfully designed composition, featuring a monumental pedimented Ionic portico and dramatically scaled entrance. The church is a potent reminder of the early part of DavisÂ’ career, a time when his gifted hand contributed significantly to the emergence of the Greek Revival style in the United States. It is no longer used as a church.

Condition:
The landmark is still needed is fire protection; the building has an intrusion alarm system only. Basement drainage problems and stabilization of the balconies are needed and are slated to be addressed.

Stabilization of the western foundation wall and floor of the sanctuary foyer is to be completed. Exterior lighting project was completed in 2007


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