The Quest for Religious & Community Identity - The Story Behind the Architecture and Evolution of All Souls Church, New York City (Paperback)

All Souls Church, of Unitarian Universalist denomination, stands on East 80th and Lexington Avenue in the City of New York. The church's architecture is aptly described as New England Georgian and its cornerstone was laid in 1932. The congregation has a longer history, having been founded in 1819, and thus, has occupied three other church buildings in the borough of Manhattan. The story of All Souls can fill volumes. This is the story of All Souls' migrations and its churches' architectural histories. How did a small group of Unitarians build their first church in less than two years by 1821? How did they manage to construct a Gothic church for their second building when such a style was forbidden to be used for any sects that were not Episcopalian, Presbyterian or Catholic? What was the basis for the stature of their achievement in having their third structure, the first Ruskin-inspired edifice in the Americas? Does the architecture of the last building evoke core beliefs of the faith of Unitarian Universalism? What do the moves of All Souls say about Manhattan? Come and explore this exciting investigation in urban architectural history.

General

Imprint:	Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2011
First published:	2011
Authors:	Victor Fidel
Dimensions:	254 x 203 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	134
ISBN-13:	978-1-4537-5609-6
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Religious buildings Promotions
LSN:	1-4537-5609-4
Barcode:	9781453756096

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