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St. Paul’s Chapel

St. Paul’s Chapel

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St. Paul’s Chapel

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Location: New York County, New York, United States

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1. Staten Island Ferry – New York Stock Exchange loop from Cobble Hill

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2. Brooklyn Bridge – One World Trade Center loop from East Broadway

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3. Flatiron Building – Brooklyn Bridge loop from New York Penn Station

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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daha

November 5, 2017

St. Paul's Chapel is the oldest church in Manhattan. It was completed in 1766. At that time, it was still located outside the city limits and served as a church for those who lived too far from the main church. The towers of the World Trade Center stood behind St. Paul's Chapel. Miraculously, however, the chapel was not damaged when the towers collapsed. Only the organ suffered from smoke and debris. For months afterward, the church served as a shelter for firefighters, police officers, and construction workers working at Ground Zero. Hundreds of volunteers provided them with food and prayed with them. The fact that the church remained undamaged contributed to its becoming a memorial for mourners, who left countless flowers and photos on the garden fences.

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Tina64

May 14, 2018

Today, the new One Word Trade Center can be seen in the background of the small, very old church. A great photo opportunity!

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Hubert Trapp

October 28, 2023

The entrance to 'St. Paul’s Chapel is located on Church Street. Built in 1766, it is now the oldest church in Manhattan. When the World Trade Center collapsed after the 9/11 attack in 2001, the church was not damaged despite its proximity to the attack. It has since been referred to as “The Little Chapel That Stood”. George Washington is said to have attended mass in this church after his appointment as 1st President of the United States at Federal Hall on Wall Street.

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1. Staten Island Ferry – New York Stock Exchange loop from Cobble Hill

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