The Church of Our Lord - Victoria, BC
N 48° 25.226 W 123° 21.847
10U E 473059 N 5363095
This is one of the oldest church congregations in Victoria, having been established and serving the city since 1874. The Church Of Our Lord building was completed in 1876
Waymark Code: WM2ZY5
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 01/17/2008
Views: 60
It was designed by Victoria architect John Teague, with construction beginning in 1875 and completed in 1876 for cost of $12,000. This church is a beautiful wooden interpretation of the Gothic Revival style that was in vogue during this period in Canada.
This is one of the oldest church congregations in Victoria having formed in 1874. The land the church is built on and the organ inside were donated by Sir James Douglas KCB, Chief Factor of the Hudson's Bay Company, and later Governor of the Colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/16/1876
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Reformed Episcopal
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM
Street address of Church:
626 Blanshard Street
Victoria, BC Canada
V8W 3G6
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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