St. Andrews Presbyterian Church - Kingston, Ontario
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mTn_biKer65
N 44° 13.970 W 076° 29.362
18T E 381058 N 4898811
Located at the corner of Princess Street and Clergy Street in downtown Kingston.
Waymark Code: WMECFH
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/07/2012
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The land at this location was donated to establish a Presbyterian Church in the early 1800s and plans were drawn for St. Andrews Church soon afterwards. The original building was in the process of being built in 1820 and The Reverend John Barclay came from Scotland to be the first minister in 1822. A failing heating system in 1887 led to a fire in the spring of 1888 and the destruction of the sanctuary. Plans were drawn up for a new sanctuary and it was dedicated for worship on 16 February 1890. In 1925 church union created the United Church in Canada and St. Andrew's, like many Presbyterian Churches decided to remain part of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Between 1957 and 1976 changes were made to the hall adjacent to the sanctuary add 'Gill Hall' (lower level), 'St. Andrew's Hall' (mid-level) and Sunday school rooms (third level).
Presbyterian Denomination: Presbyterian Church in Canada
Status: Active House of Worship
Address:
130 Clergy Street East
Kingston, Ontario Canada
K7K 3S3
Date Built: 1820
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Architect: Not listed
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