Altamont in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Lucy/St. Bernadette Catholic Church
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Iglesia Católica St. Lucy/St. Bernadette
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Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, September 1, 2025
1. St. Lucy/St. Bernadette Catholic Church / Iglesia Catolica St. Lucy/St. Bernadette Marker
St. Lucy/St. Bernadette Catholic Church
In 1887, Lucie Rochefort Cassidy (1830 – 1902), the owner of one of the summer mansions on the hill above Knowersville, purchased land on Grand Street from Abram A. Tygert. She then arranged for the construction of a Catholic chapel for the use of summer residents, their guests, and staff. All of this was done at her own expense. The chapel was dedicated in honor of St. Anthony of Padua on May 28, 1888. The chapel was renamed St. Lucy’s after the 1902 death of Mrs. Cassidy. Although the first chapel was primarily used only during the summer months and had few amenities and no heat, the congregation grew. On November 18, 1918, the chapel was incorporated into a parish. Major renovations including a heating system were done in 1922. In 1928, the exterior of the church was extensively modified.
En 1887, Lucie Rochefort Cassidy (1830-1902), dueña de una de las mansiones en la colina sobre Knowersville, compró tierra de Abram A. Tygert en la calle grand y con su capital propio construyó una capilla católica para
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(Marker Number 25.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets: Altamont, New York series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 28, 1888.
Location. 42° 42.07′ N, 74° 1.702′ W. Marker is in Altamont, New York, in Albany County. It is on Grand Street 0.2 miles south of Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 Grand Street, Altamont NY 12009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Altamont High School / Instituto Altamont (within shouting distance of this marker); Altamont High School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Altamont Fairgrounds / Recinto Ferial de Altamont
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, September 1, 2025
2. View from the historical marker.
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, September 1, 2025
3. View of the Church
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2025, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2025, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
