The New Trinity School, 1893

Beginning classes in 1709 in the belfry of Trinity Church Wall St. to various rented schoolhouses in lower and mid-Manhattan, Trinity's masters and scholars finally settled on West 91st St. in 1895.  

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In 1893, the School's newspaper, the Acta Diurna announced plans for the new Trinity School building.  Designed by Charles C. Haight the building was estimated to cost $175,000. 

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The following pages include ground plans and interior photographs that will help to envision the 139 building from 1895 through the 1940’s- just before another opportunity to grow presented itself.