St Peter's Episcopal Church is a Episcopal Christian church in Geneva, New York. It was established from an initial mission in 1853, and the construction of the current church was completed in 1870, with the addition of the bell tower in 1878 and a complete refurbishment in 1986. An associated arts academy was also added in 1986.
The original St. Peter's began as an Episcopal mission established in 1853. Bishop William H. DeLancey appointed Dr. James Rankine, who conducted services in a small wooden chapel in 1861. He served as first rector of the new St. Peter's church from 1861-1896 and also served as the president of Hobart (later Hobart and William Smith Colleges) from 1869 to 1871. Another president of Hobart, Dr. Maunsell Van Rensselaer also served as an early rector of St. Peter's Church.[1]
Original wooden St. Peter's Chapel, Geneva, New York
The cornerstone of the current large gothic structure, designed by the noted American architect Richard Upjohn was laid in 1868 and the church construction completed in 1870, when it was consecrated as a memorial to Bishop DeLancey, where his remains are interred. A large bell tower was added in 1878.[1] Most recently, in 1986, the church underwent a complete restoration and the St. Peter's Community Arts Academy was established.
Church bell tower
Dr. James Rankine, first rector of St Peter's Church, Geneva, NY
Memorial for Bishop William H. DeLancey St. Peters Church, Geneva NY
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