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When you come upon this oddly beautiful historic structure amidst modern high-rise condos in the burgeoning Madison Square neighborhood, you will once again be awed at the diversity of New York. Also known as the Little Church Around the Corner, this Episcopalian house of worship, with its twists and turns, has been compared to a "holy cucumber vine." Built in 1849, the church was granted United States landmark status in 1973. Its history includes sheltering escaped slaves during the Civil War draft riots, being one of the first churches to hand out food for the poor at the start of the Depression, and, most significantly, for its close relationship to the theater. In 1923, the Episcopal Actor's Guild was formed at the church and some of the noted actors involved include Basil Rathbone, Mary Pickford, and Tallulah Bankhead, with Charlton Heston, Barnard Hughes, and, most recently Beth Holland serving as presidents.
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- One East 29th Street
- Btwn Fifth and Madison Aves
- New York, NY 10098
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