Fordham University Church
Fordham University Church
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Located on Fordham University campus, this Gothic-style church was built in 1845 as a parish church and seminary chapel.
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Neighbourhood: Fordham
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- Fordham Road • 9 min walk
- Kingsbridge Road • 10 min walk
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fitzus
fitzus85 contributions
May 2014 • Family
Our daughter graduated from Fordham University Rose Hill in May 2014. She absolutely loved this school and received a wonderful education! From the moment we first toured this beautiful campus we knew it was for her! This school offers exceptional academics, a beautiful campus with stunning architecture and access to all NYC has to offer!! The Botanical Gardens is right across the street from the main entrance and awesome dining is on Arthur Avenue nearby too!The internship possibilities are second to none in NY.She had several while in school such as at VH1 & MSNBC . The study abroad opportunities are endless.She also studied in London for a semester and traveled all over Europe while there!What a fantastic college experience and lifetime memories and friends she made!This school has a great and well earned reputation and quite an extensive list of famous Alumni too!We & she already miss Fordham and never get tired of bragging about it :)Go Rams !!!
Written 15 October 2014
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Paul S
Spearfish, SD348 contributions
Jun 2013 • Solo
If you are planning on visiting the Botanic Garden Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning, you should try and catch one of the services. This is a simple but very beautiful chapel and the campus is a beautiful sight to stroll.
The main entrance to campus is right across the street from the main entrance to the Botanical Gardens.
The Gardens and Fordham campus can be reached by taking the B, D, or #4 subway to the Bedford Park Blvd Station and then take the Bx12 or 26 bus to the general location (to walk from the subway station is about 8 blocks and you will have a hill to navigate).
This is a great way to experience part of the Bronx.
The main entrance to campus is right across the street from the main entrance to the Botanical Gardens.
The Gardens and Fordham campus can be reached by taking the B, D, or #4 subway to the Bedford Park Blvd Station and then take the Bx12 or 26 bus to the general location (to walk from the subway station is about 8 blocks and you will have a hill to navigate).
This is a great way to experience part of the Bronx.
Written 3 June 2013
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Leonard_vd_Heyden
Leicester, UK845 contributions
May 2019 • Family
While in New York for my daughter's LL.M. graduation from Fordham University, we found ourselves not at the Lincoln Center but in the Bronx. The site and grounds are simply stunning. We will go back for a more thorough visit when less crowded and take in the NY Botanical Gardens at the same time ... they are just across Forden Drive.
Written 21 May 2019
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PFerrugia65
Alvin, TX56 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Walked by the University was told about the history of the University. Very beautiful campus. If I would have gone to college I very well may have considered this Univerity since it is nestled in the Bronx near the town represent Little Italy, Arthur Ave.
Written 14 October 2018
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Edward D.
Lucena, PB4,577 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
The Bronx campus is located next to the Bronx Zoo & New York Botanical Gardens (which were actually constructed on land that originally was part of the University) and near Little Italy (the Belmont section). The campus church was built in 1845 and contains the altar from the original St. Patrick’s Cathedral & has some beautiful stained glass windows.
At least 13 movies have shot scenes on this campus, including “The Exorcist” & Paul Newman’s “The Verdict”. Edgar Allan Poe lived nearby (you can visit his cottage) & spent time on the campus in the library. His poem “The Bells” is said to be inspired by the college bells ringing which could be heard from his home.
At least 13 movies have shot scenes on this campus, including “The Exorcist” & Paul Newman’s “The Verdict”. Edgar Allan Poe lived nearby (you can visit his cottage) & spent time on the campus in the library. His poem “The Bells” is said to be inspired by the college bells ringing which could be heard from his home.
Written 16 September 2018
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RajanJamuna
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India347 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
In the serene campus of the Fordham University, this gothic church stands out as a gem. Wonderful stain glass windows and even the organs adds to the beauty of the setting. Brings instant peace to all visitors.
Written 6 July 2018
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risi59
Bluffton, SC720 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
We were visiting a cousin who is attending Fordham. As far as churches go, it ain't Italy. Actually a typical Jesuit style house of worship, classic but not over the top. There are to noteworthy stories surrounding how the church obtained it's stain glass as well as the cemetery. Google it, it give the University and the church added character.
Written 16 April 2018
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BobLeblaw
Greenwich, CT442 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
Listen, when you've seen one church, you've seen them all, I understand. However, this chapel is really quite beautiful, and the stained glass windows are said to be the inspiration for Edgar Allen Poe's poem THE BIRDS
Written 28 August 2017
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neilepi
Tillson, NY233 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
The striking set of windows in what I think is the south or west-facing aisle were the gift of King Louis Philippe of France. A gift originally intended for St Patrick's Old Cathedral, in what is now Little Italy, they were discovered to be the wrong sizes and so were sent to the newly-built chapel in what was then St john's College, a seminary founded in 1841. They are truly magnificent and very unusual for stained glass here in the US with brilliant blues and reds and very finely painted figures. Definitely the crowning glory on what is already a beautiful chapel.
Written 29 July 2015
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Peter B
Jacksonville, FL253 contributions
Apr 2013 • Friends
My first trip to Fordham. The church is wonderful and is surronded by a magnificant campus.The flowers on the campus were just starting to bloom, very beautful. The Jesuit priest who said the mass to an almost full house was articulate and well spoken with a timely homily.
Written 17 April 2013
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