Altamont in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Altamont Reformed Church
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Iglesia Reformada Altamont
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Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, September 1, 2025
1. Altamont Reformed Church / Iglesia Reformada Altamont Marker
Altamont Reformed Church
The Altamont Reformed Church was constructed by contractor Hiram Schoonmaker on land donated by Melvin Beebe. Construction started in September 1887. The building was dedicated on October 3, 1888, as the “Second Reformed Church of the Helderberg.” The Altamont congregation remained connected with the older Helderberg Church in Osborne Corners until they separated in 1896 with 94 charter members forming the core of the new Altamont congregation. The Reverend Bergen Brokaw Staats (1880 – 1947) was pastor through the transition. In 1891, a church hall was built behind the church (it burned in 1911). The church’s parsonage was built in 1897. A fellowship hall and Sunday school classrooms were added in 1926. In 1960, it was extensively enlarged and remodeled.
La Iglesia Reformada Altamont fue construida por el contratista Hiram Schoonmaker en terreno donado por Melvin Beebe. La construcción empezó en septiembre de 1887, y se dedicó el edificio el 3 de octubre de 1888 como la "Segunda Iglesia Reformada del Helderberg". La congregación
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Erected by The Museum in the Streets. (Marker Number 18.)
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 October 3, 1888.
Location. 42° 42.278′ N, 74° 1.967′ W. Marker is in Altamont, New York, in Albany County. It is at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Jay Street, on the right when traveling south on Lincoln Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 129 Lincoln Avenue, 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: Schilling Park/Dietz Bottling Company / Parque Schilling/Embotelladora Dietz (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Temperance Hall / Sala Templanza
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, September 1, 2025
2. Altamont Reformed Church / Iglesia Reformada Altamont Marker and Church
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, September 1, 2025
3. View of the Church
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2025, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on September 6, 2025, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2025, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
