First Church of Christ, Scientist, New York City, circa 1905

Subjects: Christianity Churches
Card type: Printed photo
Date: c. 1932 (Linen)

Back of First Church of Christ, Scientist, New York City, circa 1905, c. 1932 printed photo postcard — Back

About this postcard

A street-level view of the First Church of Christ, Scientist on Central Park West at 96th Street in Manhattan, showing its rusticated base, tall arched windows, columned entrance front and soaring stone spire, with a horse-drawn carriage and a few pedestrians at the curb. The building was designed by the firm Carrère and Hastings and dedicated in 1904, one of the grandest Christian Science churches of the era. The bare trees and light dusting on the ground suggest a winter view taken shortly after construction.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Went hur Sunday morning and st started in the morning. Shall be home last of week. Helen

Addressed to

Mrs James A. Bassett

Sparhawk St., Annisquam, MA

Postcard record

Publisher	The Rotograph Co.
Condition	Good
Place addressed	Mrs James A. Bassett, Sparhawk St., Annisquam, MA
Place depicted	New York, NY
Stamp	1c Benjamin Franklin, green, issued 1932
Notes	Black-and-white view with printed caption in the lower margin; light spotting and edge wear, corners slightly rubbed. Undivided-back era, circa 1904-1910. Postmark: [illegible] YORK — only the town fragment of the circular cancel is readable, no date or time. Divided-back card with red "POST CARD" heading; Rotograph Co. imprint, printed in Germany; 1¢ green Franklin stamp; light edge/corner wear and a small stain near the address.

Cite this card

First Church of Christ, Scientist, New York City, circa 1905, postcard, c. 1932. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/first-church-of-christ-scientist-new-york-city-circa-1905. Accessed October 25, 2026.