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New York Mid-Century Modern Churches (page 2)

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Church of the Crucifixion
New York, NY
The Church of the Crucifixion was built in 1967. It was designed by Costas Machlouzarides who is also responsible for the Calhoun School. It is tucked away in a residential neighborhood in Harlem. The design was inspired by Le Corbusier's church, Notre-Dame-du-Haut, (Ronchamp, France; built in 1955). The concrete walls have only teensy strip windows between the columns. For more, see this website. [map]

Greater Refuge Temple
New York, NY		 Civic Center Synagogue
New York, NY
The Greater Refuge Temple started out as the Harlem Casino in 1910. It was later stripped to the walls and roof to become a Loew's theatre. In 1966, the building was redesigned by Costas Machlouzarides to become the Greater Refuge Temple. For more, see this website. [map]

The Civic Center Synagogue was designed by William N. Breger and built in 1967. It is now known as the Tribeca Synagogue. The building features an undulating, flame-shaped marble façade and a skylit interior. [map]

Holy Family Church
New York, NY
The Holy Family Church was designed by George J. Sole and built in from 1962-1965. It is also known as the United Nations Parish. [map]

Church of the Epiphany
New York, NY
The Church of the Epiphany was designed by Belfatto & Pavarini and built from 1965-1967. For more, see this website. [map]

St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Byzantine Rite
New York, NY
St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Byzantine Rite was built in 1964. For more, see this website. [map]

Manhattan Church of Christ
New York, NY		 St. Brendan's Church
Bronx, NY
The Manhattan Church of Christ was designed by Eggers & Higgins and built in 1967. [map]

St. Brendan's Church was built in 1966. This parish was named after the Irish navigator. The building was designed to resemble a ship. [map]

Church of St. Adalbert
Staten Island, NY
The Church of St. Adalbert was built in 1968. [map]

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Staten Island, NY
The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel was built in 1968. [map]

Society of St. Paul Seminary
Staten Island, NY
The Society of St. Paul Seminary was built in 1969. The complex houses the Alba House, a Catholic publishing company and bookstore. For more, see this website. [map]

Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish
Staten Island, NY
The Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish was built in 1968. [map]

Holy Child Church
Staten Island, NY
The Holy Child Church was built in 1970. [map]