1911 - First Baptist Church - Calgary, Alberta
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N 51° 02.431 W 114° 04.305
11U E 705276 N 5658411
This cornerstone at First Baptist Church was laid in 1911 by Reverend John Clifford at this church just south of downtown Calgary, Alberta
Waymark Code: WM53H2
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 11/05/2008
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In May 1911 six lots at the corner of 13th Avenue and 4th St. S.W. were purchased for $25,000. When church officials handed the amount due to the acting solicitor, R.B. Bennett in cash he was so surprised that he contributed $1,000 toward the building fund.
Money for construction was raised by many prominent citizens of Calgary.
The cornerstone laid July 12, 1911 by Dr. John Clifford of England one of the world's leading Baptists. Official dedication took place Sunday May 12, 1912. Membership at the time was 450 which included 90 non-residents.
Year of construction: 1911
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Full inscription:
First Baptist Church
Organized in Calgary with seven members
May 15, 1888
This cornerstone was laid July 12, 1991
Rev. John Cliffor D.D.
Of London England
D.S. McIlory Architect
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