Pilgrim Memorial Church and Parish House, Historic church and parish house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States
Pilgrim Memorial Church is a Presbyterian place of worship in Pittsfield, Massachusetts with both a sanctuary and community space. The stone church features Gothic windows and buttresses, while an attached brick building houses gathering rooms and offices for parish activities.
Architect H. Neill Wilson designed the church in 1897 specifically for mill workers in north Pittsfield, making it a dedicated gathering place for this community. The parish house came later from the same architect, and the whole property earned National Register status in 2005.
The Presbyterian congregation gathers here regularly for worship and community events, keeping the space alive with spiritual practice. The building serves as a neighborhood landmark where locals have celebrated important life moments for generations.
The church sanctuary can hold around 300 people, and the separate parish house provides additional rooms for smaller gatherings and meetings. Its location on Wahconah Street makes it easy to find in the neighborhood.
The building showcases an interesting contrast between the sturdy gray stone church and the warmer tan brick house added decades later. This stylistic mix came from the same architect designing both sections at different times in his career.
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