Fish Church
United States historic place / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The First Presbyterian Church of Stamford is a church in Stamford, Connecticut designed by architect Wallace K. Harrison. Nicknamed the Fish Church for its unusual shape. The interior of the church contains a shimmering stained glass 60-foot-tall (18 m) nave. it is a unique example of modernist architecture, and an architectural landmark. Its 260-foot-tall (79 m) Maguire Memorial Tower holds a 56-bell carillon. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark for its architecture in 2021,[2] and the church is an active congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA).[3]
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First Presbyterian Church | |
Location | 1101 Bedford Street, Stamford, Connecticut |
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Coordinates | 41°3′47″N 73°32′19″W |
Area | 6.58 acres |
Built | 1958 |
Architect | Wallace Harrison |
Architectural style | Modern |
NRHP reference No. | 100006271[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | January 13, 2021 |
Designated NHL | January 13, 2021 |
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