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New York
Architecture Images-Harlem and the Heights Mother A.M.E. Zion Church |
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architect |
George W. Foster, Jr. |
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140-148 West 137th Street |
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1923-25 |
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Neo-Gothic |
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Church |
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| Mother A.M.E. Zion is the oldest black church in the U.S., founded in 1796 by celebrated African-American residents of New York City. In the mid-1800's, the church was known as a "freedom church," a safe stop for slaves traveling along the Underground Railway. The present Neo-Gothic building (1923-25) was designed by George W. Foster, Jr., one of the first black architects to be registered in the U.S. Continuing a legacy of liberation theology, the congregation is committed to caring for the less fortunate member of the community. Today their members are politically active, working to ensure awareness of civil rights for all. | |
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| With special thanks to www.nyc.gov | |
