First Reformed Church (Queens)

The First Reformed Church is a historic Reformed church in the Jamaica neighborhood of the New York City borough of Queens. The church was built in 1859. The church has an early romanesque structure that was designed by Sidney J. Young and built by Anders Peterson.^[2] The First Reformed Church has been refurbished as part of the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning.

First Reformed Church
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
New York City Landmark
From Jamaica Avenue
Location	153-10 Jamaica Ave., Queens, New York City
Coordinates	40°42′9″N 73°48′8″W
Built	1858
Architect	Young, Sidney J.; Peterson, Anders
Architectural style	Romanesque, Early Romanesque Revival
NRHP reference No.	80002753[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	April 16, 1980
Designated NYCL	January 30, 1996

The asymmetrical towers, round-arched openings, and corbel tables are examples of an architectural style known as Rundbogenstil.^[3]

The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980,^[4] and a New York City Landmark in 1996.

See also

• List of New York City Designated Landmarks in Queens
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Queens County, New York