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St. Rose of Lima R. C. Church

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Our Lady of Sorrows R. C. Church

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St. Andrew's R. C. Church

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St. Jean Baptiste R. C. Church Sisters' Apartment

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St. Elizabeth R. C. Church

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Most Holy Crucifix R. C. Church

Now San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel.

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St. Alphonsus R. C. Church

Demolished.

Photo: The Catholic Churches of NYC John Gilmary Shea, ed. (1878)

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