God's Country: Historic Churches and Chapels of the Genesee Valley
Rochester, New York: RIT Press, 2009. Large Softcover. Near Fine. Item #2344399
ISBN: 9781933360379
Signed and inscribed by Phyllis Kitt on front flyleaf ('For Gerry and Jim - with fond memories and great affection. Phyllis, September, 2009'). An exceptional copy. Binding tight and square, pages clean, bright, and unmarked.
236 pp. Explore the Genesee Valley with Phyllis Kitt through her photographs and brief histories of churches in this picturesque area of New York State. This collection of architectural structures is as diverse as the denominations in the region. Some selections include: the spectacular Neo-Gothic St. Michael's Catholic Church in Rochester, the Cobblestone Church in Childs (the oldest cobblestone church in North America), the Greek Revival Brooks Grove Methodist Church at the Genesee Country Village and Museum, and the Romanesque-influenced First Universalist Church in Rochester. The locations of 104 churches and chapels range from rural villages untouched by time, to larger bustling cities. Embark on a pleasant journey of discovery through Kitt's history-laden text accompanied by full color images.
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