First Presbyterian Church and Lewis Pintard House facts for kids
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First Presbyterian Church and
Lewis Pintard House |
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Side of the First Presbyterian Church
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 Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Location | Pintard Ave., New Rochelle, New York |
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| Area | 3 acres (12,000 m2) |
| Built | 1710 |
| Architect | John Russell Pope |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 79001648 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | September 07, 1979 |
The First Presbyterian Church and Lewis Pintard House are two important old buildings in New Rochelle, New York. They stand next to each other on a large piece of land. These buildings are so special that they were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. This means they are recognized as important parts of American history.
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A Historic Place in New Rochelle
This special site includes both a church and a house. Together, they tell a story of New Rochelle's past.
The First Presbyterian Church
The church building you see today was finished in 1929. It was designed by a famous architect named John Russell Pope. He also designed the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C.!
A Church with French Roots
The First Presbyterian Church started a long time ago. It began as a "French Church" for the early Huguenot settlers of New Rochelle. Huguenots were French Protestants who came to America seeking freedom.
Modern Design and History
The church is built in a style called Colonial Revival. This means it looks like older colonial buildings but was built more recently. It has special granite blocks on its corners called quoins. This church replaced an older one that was unfortunately destroyed by fire.
The Lewis Pintard House
Right next to the church is the Lewis Pintard House. This house is one of the oldest homes still standing in New Rochelle.
One of New Rochelle's Oldest Homes
Parts of the Pintard House were built before 1710 by Alexander Allaire. In 1765, a wealthy merchant named Pierre Vallade moved in. A merchant is someone who buys and sells goods.
Lewis Pintard's Story
After Vallade passed away, his wife married Lewis Pintard. That's how the house got its name! Lewis Pintard was also a merchant. He was a Revolutionary War patriot. A patriot is someone who strongly supports their country. During the war, the Continental Congress asked Pintard to help American prisoners. He made sure they received aid while held by the British. The Pintard House was moved to its current spot in 1928.
