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 CNHS - St.George's Church - Église-St. George - Halifax, Nova Scotia Posted by:  Weathervane
N 44° 39.196 W 063° 34.973
20T E 453783 N 4944599
St. George's Anglican Church is the only known Canadian church of this period to adopt the circular form. L'Église-Anglicane-St.George est sans doute la seule église canadienne de l'époque à adopter une forme circulaire.
Waymark Code: WMJFCD
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 11/11/2013
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St. George's Anglican Church
Begun in 1800, this distinguished church illustrates a refined but rare aspect of the Palladian architectural style. It is the only known Canadian church of this period to adopt the circular form recommended by the Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. The choice of this unusual form is attributed to Edward, Duke of Kent, the military commander in Halifax who had an avid interest in architecture. The additions carried out during the 19th century respected its original design. Restored after a devastating fire in 1994, the church retains its harmonious classical form.
Église-Anglicane-St.George
Commencée en 1800, cette remarquable église circulaire témoigne d'un aspect inusité du style palladien. Elle est sans doute la seule église canadienne de l'époque à adopter une telle forme, recommandée par l'architecte de la Renaissance Andrea Palladio. On attribue ce choix inhabituel au prince Édouard, duc de Kent, commandant militaire à Halifax et féru d'architecture. Les ajouts apportés au cours du XIXe siècle ont respecté son apparence d'origine. Restaurée après le désastreux incendie de 1994, elle a retrouvé ses proportions classiques d'autrefois.
Classification: National Historic Site
Province or Territory: Nova Scotia
Location - City name/Town name: Halifax
Link to Parks Canada entry (must be on www.pc.gc.ca): [Web Link]
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca: [Web Link]
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