The Atheneum originally was built as the second structure to house Sag Harbor's Presbyterian Church. It was dedicated as the Church on June 18, 1818. In 1844, it was moved to the Northwest Corner of Church and Union Streets, and given to the Methodist Church. Next, the building became the Atheneum, a Sag Harbor cultural center of sorts. The Atheneum was destroyed by fire on April 30, 1924. A date is estimated based on the photo technology used and the date the Atheneum burned.
Details
Title
The Atheneum, a Former Presbyterian Church Building
Other Physical Details
1 black and white photograph
Language
English
Repository
East Hampton Library, Long Island Collection
Archive
Sag Harbor First Presbyterian Church (Old Whalers')
Note
This item is part of the archives and records of the Sag Harbor First Presbyterian Church, also known as the Old Whalers' Church. The records were loaned to the Long Island Collection for digitzation purposes, and then returned to the Church.
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