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Rose Free Methodist Church

Historic Site #:10-021   (Exists)   Type: E1 Town:Rose
Site Name:Rose Free Methodist ChurchGPS Coordinates:43.1545442, -76.8767861
Address:10677 Wolcott Rd, Rose, NY
Description:
The original building was 30' x 50'. In 1984, the front entrance was changed to the side so that people were not stepping out into the street.

 
Exterior from c1907 postcard
 
Historic narrative:
Organized in 1860, one of the first Free Methodist Churches, a frame building was built on Wolcott Street in 1863. The building was given an addition in 1960.

References:

History of the Rose Free Methodist Church: Past & Present. Sue Young. 1999. Hoffman Foundation Essay.

Rose Neighborhood Sketches. Alfred S. Roe. 1893. 1976 ed.