St. Bartholomew’s Church
Established: 1930
St. Bartholomew’s, affectionately nicknamed St. Bart’s, was built between 1916 and 1930 in the simplified Byzantine style. Sitting on an entire block amidst 50th and 51st Streets, the dramatic exterior has always caught my attention while traveling on Park Avenue. It was not until recently, while I was walking on the side streets, that I finally ventured indoors to appreciate the limestone walls, the magnificent stained glass windows, and the intricately designed dome. Designated as a landmark in 1967, St. Bart’s is home to the largest organ in New York – and one of the ten largest in the world.