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| Forest Presbyterian Church Receives Sacred Sites Grant from NY Landmarks Conservancy to Assist With Roof Replacement January 15, 2020 11:00 a.m. |
THE NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY AWARDS 22 SACRED SITES GRANTS TO HISTORIC RELIGIOUS PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT NEW YORK STATE
$11,000 The New York Landmarks Conservancy has announced 22 Sacred Sites Grants totaling $316,000 awarded to historic religious properties throughout New York State, including $11,000 to Forest Presbyterian Church in Lyons Falls to help fund roof replacement. Built in 1894 to replace an 1854 church, the building was designed by noted architects Fuller and Wheeler of Albany. Distinctive features include: broad, low, gable-front form with square side tower and porte cochere; wood shingle sheathing; open belfry and flared, hipped roof on tower; bands and pairs of pointed-arch windows; and a large rose window in the gable. Through community outreach such as a thrift shop, scout troop, 12-step groups, social service outreach, and concerts, the congregation reaches 1,000 local residents a year. “We are very pleased to be able to assist another diverse group of religious institutions,” said Peg Breen, President, The New York Landmarks Conservancy. “Aside from architectural merit, each one is an important community anchor.” The Sacred Sites Program provides congregations with matching grants for planning and implementing exterior restoration projects, technical assistance, and workshops. Since 1986, the program has pledged over 1,493 grants totaling more than $11.1 million to almost 805 religious institutions statewide. The New York Landmarks Conservancy The New York Landmarks Conservancy has led the effort to preserve and protect New York City’s architectural legacy for more than 45 years. Since its founding, the Conservancy has loaned and granted more than $52 million, which has leveraged more than $1 billion in 1,550 restoration projects throughout New York, revitalizing communities, providing economic stimulus and supporting local jobs. The Conservancy has also offered countless hours of pro bono technical advice to building owners, both nonprofit organizations and individuals. The Conservancy’s work has saved more than a thousand buildings across the City and State, protecting New York’s distinctive architectural heritage for residents and visitors alike today, and for future generations. For more information, please visit www.nylandmarks.org. |
