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Newburgh's Dutch Reformed Church, an outstanding Greek Revival structure, is one of the masterpieces of Alexander Jackson Davis, America's leading mid19th-century architect.

Constructed in 1838 overlooking the Hudson River, the building's monumental proportions were patterned after ancient Greek temples, especially the 4th-century B.C. Temple at Illissos. Resting on a five-foot-high podium, it features four 37-foot-tall columns across the front and a series of floor-to-ceiling windows along the sides. The interior, though plain, contains excellent Greek Revival detailing, including a magnificent barrel-vaulted coffered ceiling.

For years, the church, whose fieldstone walls were covered in stucco and painted to resemble stone, served as a landmark for ships sailing upriver. It was deconsecrated in 1967, and later fell into considerable disrepair. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 2001, it is currently undergoing restoration.

The Dutch Reformed Church, located at 126 Grand Street in downtown Newburgh, is open periodically for special events. 845-569-7393.

Information found on www.hudsonrivervalley.com