Otter Lake Community Church

The Otter Lake Community Church, built in 1861 in Hawkinsville, New York, is now located on the east side of Route 28 in Otter Lake, Oneida County, New York. It was moved to this site in 1921.

Otter Lake Community Church
Otter Lake Community Church, January 2012
Otter Lake Community Church is located in New York
Otter Lake Community Church
Otter Lake Community Church is located in the United States
Otter Lake Community Church
LocationNY 28, Otter Lake, New York
Coordinates43°35′30″N 75°6′46″W / 43.59167°N 75.11278°W / 43.59167; -75.11278
Arealess than one acre
Built1861
Architectural styleGothic Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman
NRHP reference No.04000704[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 9, 2004

This Gothic Revival-style church has the following architectural features: emphasis on verticality; board and batten siding; steeply pitched roof; and arched windows and door. The interior of the church contains the original pews, altar, and balcony. It is a rectangular, gable roofed Carpenter Gothic structure with board-and-batten siding. It features a massive four stage, square tower engaged in the front facade.[2] Located on the south side of the church is the pastor's lodge, erected in 1924.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.[1]

The AARCH Award[clarification needed] 2004 was awarded to the trustees of the Otter Lake Community Church for long-term stewardship.

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ Nancy L. Todd (May 2004). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Otter Lake Community Church". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2010-01-08. See also: "Accompanying three photos".