Wesleyan Methodist Episcopal Church / Calvary Baptist Church

Details
Name
Wesleyan Methodist Episcopal Church / Calvary Baptist Church
Address
507 N Albany St Ithaca (as of 1899)
83 N Albany St Ithaca
Year Built
1857
Demolished
1917
Building Type
Religious
Construction
1 story Wood structure with Wood lining.
Block Number
83
Annotations
1910 Sanborn Fire Insurance Atlas of Ithaca

A.M.E. Church "Heat Stoves Light Lamps" Shingle roof 1 story section in back

Description
This original church building was replaced in 1917 by the current church building.
Media (Photos, Videos, Audio Recordings)
Tax assessment photograph taken in 1954 for the purposes of government appraisal by Roy Wenzlick & Co.

Tax assessment photograph taken in 1954 for the purposes of government appraisal by Roy Wenzlick & Co. 1954

Add Source/NarrativeSources & Narratives
"In 1857, an offshoot from the Methodist church was organized and became known as the Wesleyan Methodist Church (colored). That church was located on North Albany Street. In 1903, after several conferences and negotiations, the church took on the name Calvary Baptist Church and was under the leadership of a Rev. Lomax. From 1907 to 1910, Rev. K. N. Clark was Calvary’s pastor. The pulpit was vacant from 1910 to 1915, at which time Rev. William D. White became pastor."

See Calvary Baptist Church History website for photographs

Calvary Baptist Church History: https://cbcithaca.org/church-history/

T.N. Allen, Pastor, Wesleyan M.E. Church, installed April 9, 1869.
home N Albany near Esty

Ithaca Journal Office, Ithaca, NY

1869

Rev Thomas N Allen

Wesleyan M. E. Church, Albany St near Mill St
Rev Zachariah Tyler, Pastor

H. G. Smith & Co., Lancaster, PA

1867

Rev Zachariah H Tyler

Calvary Baptist Church, Rev A. S. Lomax pastor, 507 N Albany St

“The Cavalry Baptist Church at 507 North Albany street was moved from its foundation yesterday to make way for a new structure.”

“To Start Work on New Cavalry Church” Ithaca Journal, July 14, 1917, 2.

  "To accept a patorate in Richmond, Va.; Rev. William D. White has resigned as pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church of Ithaca. The resignation has been accepted by the church and Rev. B. H. Payne of Pittsburgh, Pa., has been chosen as Mr. White's successor. He was recommended by the retiring pastor.
  Mr. White, one of the oldest pastors in service in Ithaca, has capably served for 13 1/2 years as pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church. He erected the present modern church on North Albany Street at a reasonable cost, and is leaving it free from any incumbrance. The property and congregation are held in high esteem by the New York State Baptist Associtaion.
  Mr. White has accepted the pastorate of a large church in Richmond, Va., where he is now directing the construction of an edifice that will represent an investment of $125,000 when completed.  He desires, he said today, to thank his many friends in Ithaca for their cooperation during his pastorate here, and asks that this coooperation be continued with his successor.
  Mr. Payne who succeeds Mr. White has occupied the pulpit since Mr. White's absence in the South on business.
  In addition to his duties as a clergyman, Mr. White has been engaged for some time as administrator of the estate of his foster father, Prof. James M. Jackson of Louisa County, Va. Profesor Jackson, who left a large estate, was a teacher for more than 40 years and also practiced law for 20 years."

"Ithaca Pastor Accepts Call to Virginia," Ithaca Journal, Debruary 19, 1927, 7.

Rev William D White