Christ Episcopal Church
46 River Street, Cooperstown, NY
46 River Street, Cooperstown, NY
The Chapel
St. Agnes Chapel was erected in 1860 largely through the efforts of George Pomeroy Keese. It was enlarged and reconstructed in 1880 and made a memorial to Marcia Carter by her mother, Mrs. Jane R. A. Carter. It was extensively renovated in 1999.
St. Agnes Chapel was erected in 1860 largely through the efforts of George Pomeroy Keese. It was enlarged and reconstructed in 1880 and made a memorial to Marcia Carter by her mother, Mrs. Jane R. A. Carter. It was extensively renovated in 1999.
The Rectory
In April 1889, plans for the proposed new rectory at the corner of Church and River Streets were "inspected, discussed, and adopted by the vestry." It was completed in 1890 at an estimated cost of $8445. The exterior was renovated in 1998. The interior was renovated in 2004-2005.
In April 1889, plans for the proposed new rectory at the corner of Church and River Streets were "inspected, discussed, and adopted by the vestry." It was completed in 1890 at an estimated cost of $8445. The exterior was renovated in 1998. The interior was renovated in 2004-
The Organ
Music has played an important role at Christ Church since its founding. At the first vestry meeting of January 1, 1811 two men were put" in charge of the singing. " The earliest mention of an organist at Christ Church is the appointment of Moritz Richter in 1839. The organ and choir were originally at the entrance end of the church. In 1850,records indicate"A new and beautiful organ has been erected..." In 1909, Christ Church received a brand new organ given by Mrs. Elizabeth Scriven Potter in memory of Henry Codman Potter, seventh Bishop of New York, who had retired to Cooperstown and worshiped at Christ Church. The 'Potter Organ' served our church until replaced in 1983 by the Gilbert Adams organ purchased from Grace Church, Utica. A new console was built by the Austin Organ Co. and the dedication was held in May 1984. State trumpets and chimes were installed in 2006.
Music has played an important role at Christ Church since its founding. At the first vestry meeting of January 1, 1811 two men were put" in charge of the singing. " The earliest mention of an organist at Christ Church is the appointment of Moritz Richter in 1839. The organ and choir were originally at the entrance end of the church. In 1850,records indicate"A new and beautiful organ has been erected..." In 1909, Christ Church received a brand new organ given by Mrs. Elizabeth Scriven Potter in memory of Henry Codman Potter, seventh Bishop of New York, who had retired to Cooperstown and worshiped at Christ Church. The 'Potter Organ' served our church until replaced in 1983 by the Gilbert Adams organ purchased from Grace Church, Utica. A new console was built by the Austin Organ Co. and the dedication was held in May 1984. State trumpets and chimes were installed in 2006.
