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First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church is a historic place in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 5, 2021, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 100006271.

Stamford, Fairfield County, ConnecticutListed February 5, 2021NRIS #100006271★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is First Presbyterian Church?

The First Presbyterian Church of Stamford is a church in Stamford, Connecticut designed by architect Wallace K. Harrison. Nicknamed the Fish Church for its unusual shape, the interior of the church contains a shimmering stained glass 60-foot-tall nave. it is a unique example of modernist architecture, and an architectural landmark. Its 260-foot-tall (79 m) Maguire Memorial Tower holds a 56-bell carillon. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark for its architecture in 2021, and the church is an active congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

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The record

Listing details

Name
First Presbyterian Church
City
Stamford
County
Fairfield County
State
Connecticut
Listed on the National Register
February 5, 2021
NRIS reference number
100006271
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.06301, -73.53884
When was First Presbyterian Church listed on the National Register?

First Presbyterian Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 5, 2021.

Where is First Presbyterian Church located?

First Presbyterian Church is located in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut at approximately 41.06301, -73.53884. See the map above.

Is First Presbyterian Church a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. First Presbyterian Church is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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