St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church (Peterborough, Ontario)

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St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church
St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 118 Hunter Street, Peterborough, ON Canada 2.jpg
St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church in 2014
44°18′24.4″N 78°19′04.3″W / 44.306778°N 78.317861°W / 44.306778; -78.317861Coordinates: 44°18′24.4″N 78°19′04.3″W / 44.306778°N 78.317861°W / 44.306778; -78.317861
Location99 Brock Street
Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 2P2
DenominationAnglican Church of Canada
Websitestjohnspeterborough.ca/home
History
DedicationSt. John the Evangelist
Architecture
Architect(s)William Coverdale
StyleGothic Revival
Years built1835–1837
Administration
DeaneryPeterborough
ArchdeaconryTrent-Durham
DioceseToronto
ProvinceOntario
Clergy
RectorMajor The Rev. Canon Bradley D. Smith

St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church is an Anglican church in downtown Peterborough, Ontario. It is considered one of the earliest stone Anglican churches of Gothic design in Canada.[1] It is recognized for its heritage value by the City of Peterborough Bylaw 1977–78.

History[]

St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church was founded in 1826 as a mission church of the Diocese of Quebec by the newly ordained deacon Samuel Armour who began services in the local schoolhouse. The cornerstone for the present building was laid in 1835 and regular services began in February 1837. The church built from locally quarried stone was designed by William Coverdale in the Gothic Revival style. Coverdale's design was adapted from John W. Howard's design for a small church. In 1878, a parish hall was added to the west of the building. A major renovation in 1882 added the sacristy and chancel wing. Other architects who have overseen later alterations and additions include Kivas Tully, John E. Belcher, William Blackwell and Craig, Zeidler and Strong.[2]

The 14 bells in the church's tower are known as "People's Chime" and were dedicated on June 22, 1911.[3]

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References[]

  1. ^ "St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church". Canada's Historic Places. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  2. ^ "St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church". Canada's Historic Places. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  3. ^ "People's Chimes". St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
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