Church of Our Saviour
Why it's listed
Set on a small parcel along NY Route 22 in the hamlet of Lebanon Springs, this Episcopal church complex centers on a stone and wood church built between 1872 and 1881 in the English Gothic Revival style. Its features include a steep slate roof, lancet-arched openings, stone buttresses, a three-stage bell tower and many memorial stained-glass windows. A wood-frame rectory from about 1890 and a 1934 garage also contribute, while the 1952 parish hall, Friendship House, does not. The church is considered significant for its architecture, as an intact small rural parish church reflecting the influence of Richard Upjohn and the Ecclesiological Movement. Its construction came about a century after the first Episcopal efforts in New Lebanon, and the land was a gift from the nearby North Family Shaker community. Construction stalled for lack of funds, and the church was consecrated in 1881. The parish has long served the small hamlet and is locally known as the Little Church.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the church is a representative, intact example of a small Episcopal church in the English rural parish church tradition. It reflects the influence of Richard Upjohn and the Ecclesiological Movement. It also marks a century of Episcopal effort in New Lebanon and has remained a focus of community activity.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 97000067, listed February 14, 1997. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | NY 22, near jct. with US 20, Hamlet of Lebanon Springs, New Lebanon |
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| County | Columbia County |
| Listed | February 14, 1997 |
| Reference number | 97000067 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1872-1934 |
| Architect / builder | Architect: Charles S. Edgerton; Mason: Hascal Dodge; Pointer: H.A. Rogers; Carpenter: E.C. Burfitt |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still in active service as a church and rectory; the church retains a high level of integrity, with the main change being a 1930s flat ceiling. |
| Acreage | 1.9 |
| Coordinates | 42.47429, -73.38022 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 97000067.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5117002
- This listing as JSON
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