Constructing the new church

Patrick Keely, architect; church dedicated, June 1866. AHCC sources claim that Sam Coit oversaw construction, but Franklin Smith’s obituary claims he did.


Before July 13, 1864

The society’s building committee selected Patrick Keely as architect.

July 13, 1864

The building committee reported on its progress at a meeting of the Asylum Hill Congregational Society.
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August 8, 1864

The Asylum Hill Congregational Society petitioned the Hartford Court of Common Council for permission to build its church.
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September 12, 1864

The Asylum Hill Congregational Society petitioned the Hartford Board of Aldermen to grade Asylum Avenue.
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By September 26, 1864

Patrick Keely completed plans for the church. This is the first reference in the Courant to Patrick Keely as architect of the Asylum Hill Congregational Church.
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October 1864

Ground likely broken on the chapel.

March 4, 1865

Chapel completed.
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March 12, 1865

Chapel dedicated.
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April 3, 1865

Walls of the church were under construction.
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May 2, 1865

Church cornerstone laid.
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August 4, 1865

The Courant reported on progress being made on the construction of the church.
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December 14, 1865

The Courant reported that construction on the church was about to close for the winter.
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June 15, 1866

The Asylum Hill Congregational Church was dedicated.
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