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Trinity Church New York, USA

1697: Trinity Church receives its charter from King William III of England

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1698: First version of Trinity Church constructed, funded by a tax

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1705: Queen Anne grants Trinity Church large parcel of land

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1709: Trinity Church founds the Charity School (now known as the Trinity School). It is the oldest school in continuous operation in New York City.

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1754: Trinity Church grants some land to King's College (later Columbia University)

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1774: The leaders of Trinity Church in New York take the Loyalist side during the Revolutionary War.

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September 21, 1776: Trinity Church burns down during the American Revolution

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September 21, 1776: British retake New York City from Continental Army

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1784: The New York State Legislature appoints patriots as Trustees and modifies the charter of the former Loyalist Trinity Church to conform with the new state constitution. The Patriot priest Samuel Provoost becomes rector.

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1790: Trinity Church rebuilt

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1839: Second Trinity Church building in New York City demolished after heavy snowfall damages the roof

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1846: Dedication of Trinity Church, the first Gothic Revival building in New York City

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