Emilio GuerraBuilt on a gentle hill, this version of a Greek temple, in the commensurate Greek Revival style, is a simple yet imposing structure.
Woodrow United was built in 1842, with its four Doric columns standing firm. The air of dignified country church is helped by having its own graveyard around it, a circumstance that is fairly uncommon in New York (overall, fewer than 20 churches in the city have their own graveyard).
The spire was added in the 1870s, and is a great addition to the dignity and visibility of this church. The surrounding area is now suburban, but with a definite rural look to it, and it gives you one of the many “I can’t believe this is New York City” moments.
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