St. James Anglican Church - Armstrong, BC - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

Looking Back...

St. James Anglican Church was the first Protestant church built in the North Okanagan Valley. Hanging in the Church are Honour Rolls of congregation members for both World Wars.

1885 - Church was built at Lansdowne, on the north—west corner of the town centre.

1896 - Church was moved to this location on Patterson Avenue in Armstrong.

1896 - Bishop Dart of the Diocese of New Westminster consecrated it to St. James, the Apostle.

1903 - First pulpit was installed.

1925-1926 - Church was enlarged and many new sanctuary furnishings were added.

1927 - Bell, made in 1797 in England, was donated by W.S. Cooke, and blessed by Rev. L. Morrant.

1931 - Mortgage was burnt.

1951-1952 - New Parish New Hall was built, replacing the original.

1985 - Congregation celebrated their 100th Anniversary.
From the history marker

Group that erected the marker: City of Armstrong Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: 2325 Patterson Avenue Armstrong, BC Canada V0E 1B0 URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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