Episode 2 of 2

Cornerstone of St. Peter's Church

When
October 5, 1785
Where
New York City
Part of
Arrival of Diego de Gardoqui in New York

Gardoqui laid the cornerstone for St. Peter's, the first permanent structure for a Catholic church erected in the State of New York, in October 1785.

In October 1785, shortly after his arrival, Gardoqui laid the cornerstone for St. Peter's, the first permanent structure for a Catholic church erected in the State of New York.

Sources

  1. Diego de Gardoqui Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22

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