Anglican Cathedral Church of the Redeemer - Calgary, Alberta
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wildwoodke
N 51° 02.766 W 114° 03.546
11U E 706138 N 5659067
The Anglican Cathedral Church of the Redeemer is a historic site over 100 years old and is located along the CTrain tracks in downtown Calgary, Alberta
Waymark Code: WM4T79
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 09/26/2008
Views: 26
The original Church of the Redeemer, a wood frame building erected just east of the present site, was completed and opened for worship August 3, 1884. It was proclaimed a Pro [temporary] Cathedral on Feb. 14, 1889, following the creation of the Diocese of Calgary. It was designated a full Cathedral in June of 1949, when it was obvious that a large edifice of British or European proportions would not be built in Calgary.
The present structure was erected during the era of sandstone building construction following the turn of the century. It was completed and opened for services on July 30, 1905. In September, 1974, the Cathedral building was designated a Registered Heritage Site, under provisions of the Alberta Heritage Act, 1973.
Type of Marker: Cultural
Sign Age: Historic Site or Building Marker
Parking: You likely won't be able to park within a block or two of this one.
Placement agency: Alberta Heritage
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