Sanctuary Interior

Extensive restoration of the gold, burgundy and cream Sanctuary was accomplished in 1984, supervised by Church Master Karl Deavers.

The pews are the original mahogany, with a slight step up and swinging doors to keep out the draft. Their brass numbers are a reminder of the days of family pews and reserved seating. The Church Board of Elders and Deacons sit in the semi-circular pews at the front. The pew upholstery, of burgundy wool damask, was loomed in France by Scalamandre following its original pattern. Carpeting covering the Sanctuary floor was woven in England, also for Scalamandre.

Marble's organ was the first in New York City to change from bellows to electricity. The present organ is a gift from William Garrigues in memory of his wife Helen. It was built by Austin Organs of Hartford, Connecticut and installed in 1984.

Sanctuary interior Marble is the first church building in America to install hanging balconies without visible supporting pillars, and the first congregation to use closed-circuit color television for overflow worshippers.