At around two in the afternoon, flames were seen high in the roofing of the impressive St. George's Episcopal Church on Sixteenth Street in New York City. Soon the entire upper section was on fire and fire department efforts to save it were futile largely because of the height of the worst flames. Three hours later the roof and interior were completely gutted. The church was swiftly rebuilt and consecrated on December 19, 1867. (By John Osborne)
Source Citation
Henry Anstice, History of Saint George's Church in the City of New York, 1752-1811-1911 (New York: Harper and Brothers, 1911), 232-235.
"The Burning of St. George's Church," Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, December 2, 1865, p. 165.
"The Burning of St. George's Church," Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, December 2, 1865, p. 165.
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