Maison de la Littérature - Wesley Temple - Quebec City QC - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

Completed in 1845, it is the former Wesley Temple. It is a Neo Gothic structure, designed by Edward Staveley. It is located in Old Quebec City which has been designated a UNESCO heritage site.


A core component of Bibliothèque de Québec, Maison de la littérature houses a public library and a permanent exhibition on Québec literature, writing carrels, a comic book workshop, a creation studio, a writer’s residence, a quiet lounge and a variety of events presented on its stage throughout the year.

The church closed in 1931. In 1944 it became a library for the next 66 years. It was one of the oldest library in QC. In 1999 the Maison de la Littérature took over the building.

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1845 Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Methodist Street address of Church: 40, rue Saint-Stanislas Quebec City, QC Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] 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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