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Historical Sketch of St. Luke's Church

the morning and evening services respectively were the Rev. Robert Weeks, a former Rector, and the Rev. Thomas Cole, a son of the artist.

In arranging for the construction of the present Church a new site was selected on William street. This change resulted in the sale of all property held at the time, and the gradual acquirement of that owned at the present. Agitation regarding a new building had been going on for years. Finally ground was broken with formal exercises on Monday morning, June 26, 1893. The cornerstone of the Church was laid on St. Luke's Day of that year, and the building was opened and dedicated on June 6, 1899. At both of these functions Bishop William Croswell Doane officiated. The architect was Henry M. Congdon of New York City, and the builder George W. Holdridge of this village. A former Rector of the parish, the Rev. Dr. Thomas Richey, was the preacher at the dedication service.

Eleven years later the Parish House was begun, the cornerstone being laid by the Rector on June 18, 1910. On St. Luke's Day of the same year the building was opened with a large reception to which the parishioners and all their friends had been invited. The architect was the same as that of the Church, with a Son added to the firm, and the builder was Edwin Lampman of Catskill. The officers of the parish for the year 1911 are as follows: The Rev. Elmer P. Miller, Rector; Charles Trowbridge and Dr. Robert Selden, Wardens; Theodore A. Cole, Edgar Washburn, Samuel C. Hopkins, David M. Post, John E. Newkirk, Joseph M. Knap, Eugene A. Chilson, Addison P. Jones, and George W. Purdy, Vestrymen; Walton Van Loan, Treasurer; Addison P. Jones, Clerk; and Charles L. Van Loan, Financial Secretary.

In carrying on its activities the parish has had earnest and capable workers, generous and regular contributors, loyal and devoted worshippers. From time to time valuable gifts have been received in the way of special contributions, legacies, and memorials. The spirit which has brought about such a condition is earnestly desired for the coming years.

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