St. Paul’s Chapel An Episcopal church, St. Paul’s Chapel was
built in 1766 and is the oldest continuously used building in
New York City. George Washington worshipped here on his
inauguration day on April 30, 1789. The ornamental design of the
“Glory” over the altar is the work of Pierre L’Enfant, who
designed Washington, D.C. The “Glory” depicts Mt. Sinai in
clouds and lightning, the Hebrew word for “God” in a triangle,
and the two tablets of the Law with the Ten Commandments. The
chapel is located across the street from the site of the Twin
Towers and became a rest station for rescue workers in the
aftermath of September 11th, 2001. The exhibit Unwavering
Spirit: Hope and Healing at Ground Zero chronicles the unique
history of St. Paul’s and its volunteer ministry in the weeks
and months after September 11th. The chapel is also host to Bach
at One concerts every Monday at 1 pm. - Gift Shops Many of the
items for sale are related to September 11th, including tribute
items to rescue workers.