Veterans Memorial Building (Congregational Church) - Unionville, Ontario, Canada
N 43° 52.160 W 079° 18.730
17T E 635617 N 4858744
Unionville old church built in 1879 and in later years it became the local Veterans Hall. Now it is closed and a for sale sign in front.
Waymark Code: WM5FQ8
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 01/01/2009
Views: 41
From the plaque:
Veterans Memorial Building:
In 1879 when the Congregational Church outgrew its frame at 149 Main Street, this building was constructed on land donated by the Braithwaite Family.
The builing was designed by E.J. Lennox who later designed Toronto's Old City Hall(1889), the King Edward Hotel(1902) and Casa Loma(1914).
Following the dissolution of the Congregational Church in 1894, the building was sold to the Presbyterians who used it until 1925. The churchwas then given to the non - concurrent Presbyterians, who later sold it to the Township of Markham.
In 1949, the building was aquired by local veterans of World War II. After almost 50 years of use, the Unionville and District Veterans' Association donated the building on Juli 1, 1998 to the Unionville Home Sociaty to aid in their work with local senior citizens.
This plaque was unveiled on November 11, 1998.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1879
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
Street address of Church:
150 Main Street
Unionville, Ontario Canada
L3R 2G9
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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