Building date: 1850
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Masons who worked on building: John McKeniry
Unique features: Cobblestone foundation
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Pineville Methodist Church, on the north side of Route 13 between Pulaski and Altmar, was built with a cobblestone foundation in 1850 by John McKeniry. It was dedicated in 1851 and was used for services until 1968 when when it merged with Riverside United Methodist Church in Altmar. A steeple once adorned the roof. McKeniry was born in Ireland about 1826 and died April 3, 1876 in the town of Albion, Oswego County. He was a talented stone mason. The cobblestones were hauled from Lake Ontario. The church was completed late in 1850 and dedicated in 1851. It was used until 1968 when it merged with Riverside United Methodist Church. It was once adorned with a steeple and bell. For many years it was owned by Dottie and Dave Balcom and housed a craft store. McKeniry also built the cobblestone house on nearby Sheepskin Road. He may have also built the cobblestone vault at the village cemetery, as well as cobblestone foundations for local houses.
The cobblestones were were transported by horse and wagon from the shores of Lake Ontario and the Salmon River. John McKeniry was the mason. The sanctuary was lit by hanging kerosene lamps. Music was provided with a pump organ. The church is now private property. Richard Palmer blog.
"The old church in Pineville has only seven members left, but they still keep up the struggle. It is heated with stoves and lighted with kerosene lamps." Courtesy Mr. & Mrs. Richard Horning, 1964
 Alb-4 Pineville Methodist Church 1.jpg ¹ December 1967 Photograph by John S. Genung |  Alb-4 Pineville Methodist Church 2.jpg ¹ December 1967 Photograph by John S. Genung |  Pineville 8.jpg ¹ |  Pineville 2a.jpg ¹ |
 Pineville 4.jpg ¹ Main entrance to the church. A central staircase led to the sanctuary which during its entire existence retained the original pews and kersosene lighting fixtures. |  Pineville Church 2.jpg ² |  Pineville 5.jpg ² |  Pineville 1.jpg ² |
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¹ Image courtesy Cobblestone Museum.
² Photography courtesy Richard Palmer.
