| Construction date |
19th century |
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Author |
UPJOHN, Richard |
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Description |
Gothic Revival style |
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Protection |
National Historic Landmark |
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Previous status |
The first church was lost in New York’s Great Fire of 1776 and the second was demolished in 1839, at Upjohn’s suggestion, after heavy snowfall revealed structural problems. |
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Current Status |
The present building is the third on the site, consecrated in 1846 and designed by British-born architect Richard Upjohn in the 19th century Gothic Revival style. |
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Bells |
The steeple’s 12 change-ringing bells are the only set in the United States; they rotate a full 360 degrees, producing a shimmering, cascading sound in a complex combination of changing tonal patterns. They can be heard on Sundays and special occasions.
"The bells are the gift of Dr. Martin Faulkes, a London ringer, and they remain the only 12-bell change-ringing installation in the United States. Indeed, Trinity is one of only two 12-bell change-ringing towers in North America (the other being St. James’s Cathedral in Toronto)." HENRY, David |
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Traditional bell ringing |
Change Ringing Method |
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Current bell ringing |
Change Ringing Method |
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AuthorMARTÍNEZ ROIG, Eliseo (01-10-2017) |
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