Iconic Johnson City church going on the market
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A historic church in the heart of Johnson City, with long ties to the history of Endicott-Johnson Shoe Company, is for sale.
Members of Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church on Main Street have decided to sell the property.
The church was constructed in two phases, starting 100 years ago in 1924, with the building to the east that houses the gym and dining area. It was originally used for Sunday services until the neighboring three-story neo-Gothic style building was added in 1927.
EJ Shoes founder George F Johnson donated money to build the church which was named for his mother who was a member.
It was built using brown stone from Hummelstown, Pennsylvania and features a 112-foot-tall tower with Carillonic Bells. The gymnasium floor was made from EJ leather.
In recent years, the church has been known for its community outreach with weekly free meals and bicycle giveaway program.
According to WNBF.com, the membership voted overwhelmingly to approve listing the property for sale due to the high cost of maintenance and declining membership.
Some have expressed concerns that the historic building could end up being demolished to make way for a parking lot.
Sarah Jane Johnson Church is participating in the annual Sacred Sites tour this Sunday and will be open to the public from 2 to 4 p.m.
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