Trinity Lutheran Church (Queens) Explained

Trinity Lutheran Church
Location:31-18 37th St., Astoria, New York
Coordinates:40.7618°N -73.9192°W
Built:1926
Architect:Corbusier, John William Cresswell; Conable, George
Architecture:Gothic Revival, Collegiate Gothic
Added:May 29, 2008
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:08000471

Trinity Lutheran Church is a historic Lutheran church at 31-18 37th Street in Astoria, Queens, New York. It was designed by John William Cresswell Corbusier and overseen by architect George W. Conable (1866–1933). It was built in 1926 and is a one-story Collegiate Gothic style building. It is constructed of brick faced with coursed rubble aplite trimmed in cast stone. The front elevation features a recessed entry with a large window above, framed by two spires with ornate turrets. The interior is in a Gothic plan of nave and transepts.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Music

The church owns a 1927 Skinner pipe organ, which is still operational and used during Sunday services. The church also has a handbell choir which rings hymns, peals and processionals. Other musical activity at the church includes a choir, piano, cello and musical saw.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Trinity Lutheran Church . January 2008 . 2011-01-16 . Virginia L. Bartos . New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying 10 photos.
  2. Langhoff . Josh . Heavenly sounds, humble tool . Living Lutheran . 10–11 . June 2019 . June 16, 2024.