First Presbyterian Church (Rochester, New York)

First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It is a Gothic Revival–style edifice designed in 1871 by Rochester architect Andrew Jackson Warner. It is built of Albion sandstone and trimmed with white Medina sandstone. It features a single stone bell tower and spire at the northeast corner beside the main entrance. It was the third home for Rochester's oldest congregation.[2] It is now home to the Central Church of Christ.

First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church in June 2010
First Presbyterian Church (Rochester, New York) is located in New York
First Presbyterian Church (Rochester, New York)
First Presbyterian Church (Rochester, New York) is located in the United States
First Presbyterian Church (Rochester, New York)
Location101 S. Plymouth Ave., Rochester, New York
Coordinates43°9′10″N 77°36′56″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1871
ArchitectWarner, Andrew J.
Architectural styleGothic
MPSInner Loop MRA: 13 
NRHP reference No.73001202[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 25, 1973

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Cornelia E. Brooke (July 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: First Presbyterian Church". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-10-01. See also: "Accompanying photo".


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