At the western end of the mile-long (1.6km) stretch known as the Wall Street, named after the wooden wall built to protect Dutch colonialists from possible attack, lies the neo-Gothic Trinity Church. It may seem incongruous to find a place of worship in this den of capitalism, but there has been a church on this site since the end of the 17th century. Although now surrounded by the towering skyscrapers of financial institutions, Trinity stands stoically amid the hustle and bustle.
For the first 50 years after the current structure was built, this Episcopalian church's 280-foot (86m) spire made it the tallest structure in New York. It was built in 1846 as the third church on this site, and was one of the grandest churches of its day. Designed by English architect, Richard Upjohn, this rosy sandstone, square-towered Gothic revival building has exquisite sculpted bronze doors - designed by Richard Morris Hunt, inspired by the Doors of Paradise at the baptistery in Florence.
As one of America's oldest Anglican parishes, it has played a pivotal role in the religious life of the nation, aiding schools, hospitals, immigrants and the poor and disadvantaged over the centuries. The museum has a collection of old sermons, diaries, photographs and burial records on display.
Alexander Hamilton, the country's first Secretary of State, is buried among the cracked tombstones in its shady cemetery, along with Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat, William Bradford, who started New York's first newspaper, and the signatories of the Declaration of Independence.
For the first 50 years after the current structure was built, this Episcopalian church's 280-foot (86m) spire made it the tallest structure in New York. It was built in 1846 as the third church on this site, and was one of the grandest churches of its day. Designed by English architect, Richard Upjohn, this rosy sandstone, square-towered Gothic revival building has exquisite sculpted bronze doors - designed by Richard Morris Hunt, inspired by the Doors of Paradise at the baptistery in Florence.
As one of America's oldest Anglican parishes, it has played a pivotal role in the religious life of the nation, aiding schools, hospitals, immigrants and the poor and disadvantaged over the centuries. The museum has a collection of old sermons, diaries, photographs and burial records on display.
Alexander Hamilton, the country's first Secretary of State, is buried among the cracked tombstones in its shady cemetery, along with Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat, William Bradford, who started New York's first newspaper, and the signatories of the Declaration of Independence.
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