Plattsburgh United Methodist Church Chosen for Preserving Sacred Heritage Program

AARCH is pleased to announce the recipient of services for our pilot program, Preserving Sacred Heritage: Expanding Opportunities for Sacred Sites as Community Pillars. We are thrilled to share that AARCH will complete a National Register of Historic Places nomination for 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. 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 Community Foundation’s Generous Acts Fund.