Reformed Dutch Church of Poughkeepsie
Reformed Dutch Church of Poughkeepsie is a historic church at 70 Hooker Avenue in Poughkeepsie, New York.
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| Location | 70 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, New York |
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| Coordinates | 41°41′42.64″N 73°55′17.68″W |
| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1921 |
| Architect | Collens, Charles |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 08000099[1] |
| Added to NRHP | February 28, 2008 |
The original congregation was formed in 1716.[2] The building was constructed in 1921 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.
It was designed by Charles Collens.
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- "Our History". Frishkill Reformed Church. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
By 1716 they wanted their own Dutch Reformed church so they would not have to cross the river to Kingston or New Paltz to worship. In that year two congregations were established on October 10th: one in Poughkeepsie and one in Fishkill. Poughkeepsie's church building was finished in 1723
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