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This is an episode in a series that views history through postage stamps. This story follows key events in aviation history, starting with the Wright Brothers and finishing with a thorough treatment the Charles Lindbergh flight from New York to Paris in 1927. Produced in 1953 and narrated by Robert Trout.
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Added: 13th November 2007
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New York
FRIENDS
MEETING HOUSE
Erected 1807 Near Site
Of Original Log Structure
1st Preacher - Ezekiel Tripp
Society Organized About 1790
State Education
Department 1932
The little village of Quaker Street, in the
Schenectady County town of Duanesburg, is in one of the oldest settlements in this part of New
York State. 200 years ago, in 1807, The Religious Society of Friends, whose members are commonly known as Quakers, built the current frame building to replace the previous building, a log structure.
The Quakers, after buying the land from the family of James
Duane, began building the meeting house in 1807, probably began using it in 1809, and finished the structure in 1813. It was a Quaker by the name of Job
Briggs who paid James C. Duane, son of James Duane, 32 pounds for the two acres of land that became the site of the current meeting house. The building cost
close to 550 pounds to build.
This well-preserved two story building has an attic and rests on a field stone foundation with no cellar. It was originally built with no porch and had a dividing-
folding partition, through the center of the building, which was raised and lowered by means of pulleys and ropes, because the men and women usually entered and
sat on opposite sides of the room. The partitions were removed in 1885. An adjoining carriage shed and burial ground are still on the property.
"The architecture tells you everything you need to know about the Quakers... It's white and gray, very simple and plain, with no embellishment or accoutrements, and
that speaks volumes about the Quaker faith. They believe in complete directness, honesty, plainness, with no guile or personality. You’re not supposed to draw
attention to yourself." - Art Willis - Quaker and Duanesburg Town Historian
In the photo at the top of the page the historic marker is seen back in place at the edge of Route 7 and in front of the meeting house, after receiving a fresh coat of paint. It had been down for some time after being knocked over by a snow plow last winter.
Other Historic Markers in New York State can be looked up by County Here
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Added: 8th December 2007
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