Plymouth Congregational Church
Address |
232 E Onondaga St. Syracuse, NY 13202 (map) |
Area |
Downtown South |
Phone |
474-4836 |
Plymouth Congregational Church
Built in 1859, the Plymouth Congregational Church was designed by architect Horatio N. White at the behest of a congregation formed in 1853. The 1907 steeple was removed after being badly weakened by gale-force winds. Four turrets were also removed, leaving a simple but elegant church named after Plymouth Church in Brooklyn, where pastor Henry Ward Beecher was an implacable foe of slavery. Today the church continues to be deeply involved in the life of the community, particularly the people of downtown. The church's social efforts include one of the first empoyer-supported pre-school child care centers in Upstate New York. The church is a meeting place for several community groups and provides sanctuary for refugees and food for the hungry.
Built in 1859, the Plymouth Congregational Church was designed by architect Horatio N. White at the behest of a congregation formed in 1853. The 1907 steeple was removed after being badly weakened by gale-force winds. Four turrets were also removed, leaving a simple but elegant church named after Plymouth Church in Brooklyn, where pastor Henry Ward Beecher was an implacable foe of slavery. Today the church continues to be deeply involved in the life of the community, particularly the people of downtown. The church's social efforts include one of the first empoyer-supported pre-school child care centers in Upstate New York. The church is a meeting place for several community groups and provides sanctuary for refugees and food for the hungry.
The Downtown Neighborhoods
Armory Square • Downtown East • Hanover Square
