First United Church - Swift Current, Saskatchewan
Posted by: BruceS
N 50° 17.114 W 107° 47.745
13U E 300839 N 5574084
Historic church in Swift Current.
Waymark Code: WM2DY4
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Date Posted: 10/17/2007
Views: 106
First United Church
Built in 1912
Dedicated in 1913, this church's architecture reveals a Gothic influence.
The structure began as the home of the Knox Presbyterian Church. After the
Metropolitan Methodist Church burned down in 1946, the Knox Presbyterians and
the Metropolitan Methodists joined hands to form the United Church of Swift
Current. IN 1958, the church was renamed the First United Church.
Carillon bells housed in the church's steep ring out to this day to mark
religious occasions. Its setting within one of Swift Current's oldest
residential neighbourhoods provides an anchor and landmark for residents of the
city.
Designated Heritage Site, May 6, 1985. Erected by the City of Swift
Current and the Government of Saskatchewan. ~ text of marker
Official Heritage Registry: [Web Link]
Address:
233 3rd Avenue NE
Swift Current
Saskatchewan
Canada
S9H 2G6
Heritage Registry Page Number: Not listed
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