{"product_id":"9781495172755","title":"Harlem Gothic: 17 Magnificent Churches in Harlem","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally, the land was called \u003cem\u003eHaarelm\u003c\/em\u003e by Native American semi-nomadic tribes including the Manhattans and Lenape. Dutch settlers arrived by 1658 and renamed the area \u003cem\u003eNieuw Haerlem\u003c\/em\u003e. Their purpose in New York was to create an economic center of commerce. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne centerpiece of the Harlem community is Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church located on Lenox Avenue. Architect John Rochester Thomas designed the Gothic style structure in 1885-1887, which was once the Reformed Low Dutch Church of Harlem. The church is a towering sandstone structure over-looking the community. The church was leased to the Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church congregation, which purchased the building in 1939. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn putting together this collection, my interest was to document historic churches in Harlem. Some churches were familiar landmarks. While exploring the community, I discovered most of these church structures. These landmarks are magnificent structures that stand over the horizon of the Harlem community. This collection of churches display a sense of pride, devotion, and dedication for the community. They have endured challenging times, but hold to the testimony of love of God and love of country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Purple Pen Publication","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49880722538736,"sku":"9781495172755","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781495172755","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}