The First Reformed Church is a historic

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in the

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neighborhood of the

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. 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. ''See also:'' The First Reformed Church has been refurbished as part of the

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

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. The church was listed on the

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in 1980, and a

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in 1996.

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* 19th-century Reformed Church in America church buildings Churches completed in 1859 Churches in Queens, New York Jamaica, Queens New York City Designated Landmarks in Queens, New York Properties of religious function on the National Register of Historic Places in Queens, New York Romanesque Revival church buildings in New York City Rundbogenstil churches {{QueensNY-NRHP-stub