When was it published?

April 17, 1902 in Delaware Gazette And State Journal

Editorial April 17, 1902

Delaware Gazette And State Journal

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Moral Or Religious, Social Reform

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

St. Paul's Chapel, Old Trinity, New York City, Trustees

Q: What keywords are associated?

Church Preservation, Historic Sites, New York, Commercialism, St. Paul's Chapel, Old Trinity

Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware

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What is this article about?

The editorial praises St. Paul's Chapel trustees in New York for refusing a $5,000,000 offer to sell their valuable Broadway site, valuing historic and religious significance over commercial gain, akin to European churches, and hopes Old Trinity and St. Paul's endure.

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That the world is not absolutely given over to mammon is proved by the refusal of the trustees of St. Paul's Chapel, New York City—which, like Old Trinity, occupies a valuable site on Broadway in the heart of the business section—to sell the property to a business syndicate for $5,000,000. And the refusal was not on the ground that the offer was insufficient, but that the property would not be sold at any price. This is sentiment, it is true, but it is right. In the old cities of Europe, notably London, are ancient churches that, while surrounded by the whirl of business, are still devoted to the purposes that led to their erection.

The historic records of these old churches are worth far more than any possible element of commercialism.

Long may Old Trinity and St. Paul's remain as they are in New York City.

What sub-type of article is it?

Moral Or Religious Social Reform

What keywords are associated?

Church Preservation Historic Sites New York Commercialism St. Paul's Chapel Old Trinity

What entities or persons were involved?

St. Paul's Chapel Old Trinity New York City Trustees

Editorial Details

Primary Topic

Preservation Of Historic Churches Against Commercial Development

Stance / Tone

Supportive Of Sentimental Refusal To Sell For Historic Value

Key Figures

St. Paul's Chapel Old Trinity New York City Trustees

Key Arguments

World Not Given Over To Mammon Proved By Refusal To Sell Offer Of $5,000,000 Insufficient Reason To Sell Historic Records Worth More Than Commercial Value Similar To Ancient European Churches Amid Business Long May Old Trinity And St. Paul's Remain