Where History Lives Part 5: Pleasantside Chapel

Pleasantside is a small hill to the west of Lafayette Avenue and Maple Avenues. in Cortlandt Manor, that later lent its name to the hamlet of Pleasantside.

The Pleasantside Chapel was erected in 1882, designed in a romantic, gothic style. It was in continuous use from 1882 thru the early 1940’s. 

It was reopened in 1949 by Marion Perry, who ran it until she grew too old (now deceased) and many in the photograph above attended there. When she was no longer able, she turned it over to her son, Alan Perry, who selflessly paid to have it painted and repaired (roof, windows, etc.) and keep the land clean, grass cut etc. While not in regular use it was never "abandoned".  
-Richard H. Becker, M.D.
Supervisor,
Town of Cortlandt