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Our Saviour Church (Manhattan)

Church of Our Saviour
Church of Our Saviour 59 Park Avenue.jpg
General information
Architectural style Romanesque
Town or city New York, New York
Country United States of America
Construction started 1957
Completed 1959
Client Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York
Design and construction
Architect Paul C. Reilly
Website
Our Savior Catholic Church, Manhattan

Church of Our Saviour is a Roman Catholic parish church in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located at 59 Park Avenue and 38th Street in Manhattan, New York City. The parish was established in 1955 and the church was constructed from 1957 to 1959.

The church was designed by Paul C. Reilly, who was also known for his design of Manhattan theaters. It was the first church built in New York City that was designed to accommodate air conditioning; the cooling equipment is hidden in the tower.

Coordinates: 40°44′57.21″N 73°58′45.33″W / 40.7492250°N 73.9792583°W / 40.7492250; -73.9792583



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