Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Shaker Meeting House

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018

1. Shaker Meeting House Marker

Inscription.
This Meeting House, or Church, was built in 1848 to replace an earlier (1791) and much smaller Meeting House. It demonstrates many typical characteristics of Shaker architecture; double doors, one for men and one for women; a large meeting room with no columns to allow the dancing which was a part of their worship; a separate area for visitors; and simplicity of design and detail.

The Meeting House now houses the offices of the Shaker Heritage Society, a Museum Shop, and Exhibits. Hours are Tues. thru Sat. from 9:30am to 4pm

Erected by Shaker Heritage Society of Albany, New York.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Communal and Utopian Societies series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 42° 44.475′ N, 73° 48.681′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. Marker is on Meeting House Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Meeting House Road, Albany NY 12211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brethren's Workshop (1822) (within shouting distance of this marker); Shaker Garage (1920) (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Ministry Shop (1825) (within shouting distance of this marker); Wash House & Cannery (c.1858) (within shouting distance of this marker); Sisters' Workshop (1840) (within shouting distance of this marker); Shaker Heritage Society Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); 1816 Dwelling House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Creamery (1856) (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.

Also see . . .
1. Watervliet Shaker Historic District. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Shaker Heritage Society of Albany, New York. Society website homepage (Submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

3. The Shakers: A Brief History. Hancock Shaker Village website entry (Submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

4. Shaker Heritage Society of Albany, New York on Facebook. (Submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
5. Watervliet Shaker Historic District - National Archives

Shaker Meeting House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018

2. Shaker Meeting House

North and West Elevations. Marker is at right of photo, near side entrance

. National Register of Historic Places documentation. (Submitted on December 12, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Shaker Meeting House Window Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018

3. Shaker Meeting House Window Detail

Note larger 12 over 12 over 12 pane style

1791 and 1848 Shaker Meeting Houses image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Unknown, undated

4. 1791 and 1848 Shaker Meeting Houses

In 1848 Meeting House exhibit area

Shaker Meeting House Interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018

5. Shaker Meeting House Interior

Shaker Meeting House Visitors' Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018

6. Shaker Meeting House Visitors' Area

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018

7. Shaker Meeting House

West and South Elevations

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 469 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.