Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) has announced the recipient of services for their pilot program, Preserving Sacred Heritage: Expanding Opportunities for Sacred Sites as Community Pillars. AARCH will complete a National Register of Historic Places nomination for the mid-century modern Plattsburgh United Methodist Church.
The current home of Plattsburgh United Methodist Church was built in 1957 and designed by regional architect, William Prescott. The church displays characteristic features of Prescott’s mid-century modern designs, including gently sloped roofs, large overhangs, wide chimneys, mixed material siding, and large expanses of glass.
Currently, the building’s monumental stained-glass windows need repair and new protective glazing. The church also provides numerous community services, including a food shelf, community concerts, and sharing its space with other congregations.
Erin Tobin, AARCH’s Executive Director, said, “With this inaugural Preserving Sacred Heritage project award, AARCH looks forward to unlocking additional funding opportunities for Plattsburgh United Methodist Church, including the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Sacred Sites Program and the New York State Environmental Protection Fund’s Historic Preservation grants.”
The Preserving Sacred Heritage program is funded by a grant from the Adirondack Foundation’s Generous Acts Fund.
Read more about mid-century modern architecture in New York State.
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