Street Scenes ca. 1898, Fifth Avenue No. from 53rd Street.
5th Avenue facing north from West 53rd Street. Side entrance of St. Thomas Church, including carved arches and large round window, is seen at left. The background is dominated by the tall tower of another church. Street sign for West 53rd Street and for 5th Avenue is in left corner foreground. Horse-drawn carriage traffic can be seen on 5th Avenue, but only a single pedestrian.
Museum of the City of New YorkSaint Thomas Church and Parish House ARCHITECT: Cram, Goodhue & Ferguson DATE: 1906-13 STYLE: Church
The elevations are replete with ornament. The buttresses of the square tower, as well as those on the 53rd Street side, are simple and serve as beautiful foils for the elaboration of the main entrance and rose window above it. In beauty, detail and construction, this church is a masterpiece. The Parish House (formerly the Rectory) nestles alongside the Church on 53rd Street to the west of the chapel, and the integration of these elements is a superb accomplishment.
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