The Broadway Tabernacle, New York, in Anniversary Week 1851 - 1861

"The Broadway Tabernacle, New York, in Anniversary Week" is a detailed engraving by Snyder, Black & Sturn, capturing a bustling scene within the Broadway Tabernacle in New York City. Created between 1851 and 1861, the artwork offers a glimpse into the vibrant religious life of 19th-century New York. The image showcases the architectural grandeur of the Tabernacle, its circular layout, ornate ceiling, and impressive pipe organ, all filled with a congregation gathered for an anniversary celebration. This print, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, provides a unique historical record of a significant place of worship during a transformative period in American history.