The Historic Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church Poughkeepsie
From the DCHS Walter M. Patrice Collection
1918 Publication
1929 Program
1954 History
The Building Today & It’s 1910 Founders
The pastor at the time, the Rev. Benjamin Judd, was known as “the builder” because of his record of building new edifices during any of his pastoral duties. The ambition was supported by Bishop Hood who attended the opening. The building and land were a gift from one of the brothers of Smith Brothers fame, William W. Smith.
Research and documentation courtesy of Pamela Reeves. Contemporary photographs by Bill Jeffway. Unlimited use permitted if used in support and advancement of The Historic Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church Poughkeepsie.