St. James Anglican Church Bell Tower - Armstrong, BC
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N 50° 26.850 W 119° 11.350
11U E 344577 N 5590677
This Anglican Church was built at Lansdowne, a community northeast of Armstrong, in 1885 and, with the coming of the railroad to Armstrong, moved to Armstrong in 1891. The small bell tower houses a bell made in England in 1797.
Waymark Code: WMMBRY
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 08/27/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Tharandter
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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
Address of Tower:
2325 Patterson Avenue
Armstrong, BC Canada
V0E 1B0

Still Operational: yes

Number of bells in tower?: 1

Relevant website?: [Web Link]

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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Not listed
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