St. Bartholomew’s Conservancy, an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was established to help fund restoration and preservation of the exterior and gardens of the St. Bartholomew’s site, a significant architectural gem on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The site, which encompasses St. Bartholomew's Church and Community House, was among the first to be designated a New York City Landmark, is on the National Register of Historic Places, and in 2016 was designated a National Historic Landmark. The Conservancy's overall goal is to help return the site to its original prominence as a major embellishment of Park Avenue. 

 

In addition, by helping bring the site's remarkable architectural features back to life, the Conservancy also seeks to heighten public awareness of the importance of preserving historic buildings and open space in densely populated urban areas.

 

Recognized the world over for its masterful integration of architecture and art, construction of the St. Bartholomew’s site began in 1916 and was completed in 1930. Distinctive in form, quasi-Romanesque in inspiration, and displaying rich Byzantine decoration, the Church and its complementary Community House sit astride a full block of Park Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets in Midtown Manhattan. So situated, they create an unexpected oasis amidst a dense corridor of soaring office towers. 

Read the Conservancy's NHL nomination of St. Bartholomew's Church and Community House.

 

Each year the St. Bartholomew' site is visited by thousands from across the country and around the world. While home to a vibrant church congregation, it is also a highly regarded community resource offering cultural, artistic, and educational programs, social serivices, and athletic and entertainment facilities.