Saint Luke's Lutheran Church facts for kids
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Saint Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church
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(February 2011)
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 Location in Manhattan
Location in New York City
Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Location | 308 West 46th Street Manhattan, New York City |
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| Built | 1922–23 (for church) 1922 (for parish house) |
| Architect | Edward L. Tilton of Tilton & Githens; Francis Xavier Zettler (for 1923 facade); "Keally" of 141 East 45th Street (for 1922 parish house) |
| Architectural style | Neo-Perpendicular with Art Moderne detailing (Late Gothic Revival) |
| NRHP reference No. | 07000483 |
| Added to NRHP | June 1, 2007 |
Saint Luke's Lutheran Church is a very old and important Lutheran church in New York City. It is located on a famous street called Restaurant Row in the Theater District of Manhattan. You can find it at 308 West 46th Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues.
History of the Church
Saint Luke's Church started a long time ago, in 1850. Back then, it was a different kind of church, a Dutch Reformed group. They first met in rented rooms on 35th Street.
In 1853, the group changed and became a Lutheran church. They moved several times over the years. In 1863, they bought their first own building, which used to be a Baptist church on 43rd Street.
Later, in 1875, they moved again to 233 West 42nd Street. This building had been a Presbyterian church before. Finally, the church bought land on West 46th Street to build the church you see today.
The first stone for the new church was placed in October 1922. The church building was finished and opened in September 1923. For many years, Saint Luke's was an independent church. But in 1987, it joined a larger group called the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Did you know there's also a theater on the church's property? It's called Playhouse 46 at St. Luke's. It used to be known as St. Luke's Theatre.
Church Design and Style
The church building was designed by an architect named Edward L. Tilton in 1922–23. The front of the church, called the facade, has special windows designed by Francis Xavier Zettler. The whole building was completed in 1923.
The church's style is a cool mix of two different types of architecture. It combines Gothic Revival, which looks like old European cathedrals, with Art Deco style. Art Deco was popular in the 1920s and has sleek, modern designs.
Next to the church, there's a four-story building called the parish house. It was built in 1922 and designed by architect Francis Keally.
Because of its history and unique design, Saint Luke's Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. This means it's recognized as an important historical place in the United States.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia luterana de San Lucas (Nueva York) para niños
