1101 Bedford Street, Stamford, Connecticut. County/parish: Fairfield.
2 contributing buildings. 1 contributing site. 1 contributing structure.
The First Presbyterian Church of Stamford is a church in Stamford, Connecticut designed by architect Wallace K. Harrison. Nicknamed the Fish Church for its unusual shape, the interior of the church contains a shimmering stained glass 60-foot-tall (18 m) nave. it is a unique example of modernist architecture, and an architectural landmark. Its 260-foot-tall (79 m) Maguire Memorial Tower holds a 56-bell carillon. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark for its architecture in 2021, and the church is an active congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
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