The West Addison Methodist Church is one of a small handful of churches and meeting houses in Addison. Due to its relatively exposed location in what is essentially a very flat town, the weather has taken its toll on the church. The slate roof (which is carried up through the steeple) evidences multiple replacement tiles. The windows have been replaced, and the exterior could use a fresh coat of paint. That said, its condition does nothing to take away from some very nice trim details and what is an overall very distinct look that stands apart from the typically conservative Congregational churches of the region.
The Register lists this building as being built in 1852 but the crest above its entry states a date of 1849. You can find it on the corner of Church Street and Jersey Street South, just off of Route 17W, a few miles from the bridge to New York.
Additional photos of the West Addison Methodist Church
Register Listing:
69 Church
c.1852/c.1881
Architect/builder: Clinton Smith
Greek Revival
Queen Anne style
Features: cornice brackets, round window, belfry, entry fanlight, slate, corner pilasters, wall pilasters, distinctive lintel board
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