African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
corner of West Tenth and Bleeker Streets, New York City. Published Date: 1867 Additional Name(s): Mccracker, W. -- Engraver Notes: Printed on border: "[entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1867, by Moses B. Coss, in the Clerk's office, of the District Court, for the Southern District of New York." Fold mark running horizontally through center of image. Digital ID: 801043 NYPL Call Number: PC NEW YC-Chu-(A-Z) For History of the church..HISTORY OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH For History of Seneca Village: Including a small scale map of the area. Seneca Village ..In 1824, John and Elizabeth Whitehead purchased farmland in New York City from 82nd to 88th Streets between Seventh and Eighth Avenues. On September 27, 1825, a young African American male named Andrew Williams purchased three lots of land from the Whiteheads for $125. On that same day, trustees of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church purchased six lots near 86th Street for use as a cemetery for "colored" people.... It was called Seneca Village. ... Back To MANHATTAN CHURCH PHOTOS Main Index Back To MANHATTAN Main Back To WORSHIP Main Back To BROOKLYN Main