St. Saviour's Anglican Church, Nelson, B.C. - Doorways of the World on Waymarking.com

Opened in 1898, the church served as the Cathedral of the Diocese of Kootenay from 1900 until the 1960s. Since that time it has been known as a pro-cathedral.

In January of 1928 the interior of the cathedral was gutted by fire and rebuilt immediately, with the aid of insurance money and many donations. Many of the present memorial stained glass windows were donated at this time, as was the organ, replacing the one destroyed in the fire. The doorway, as well, would have burned in the fire, so is a reproduction of the original. It is to the southwest of the main, front, entrance.

The church is available to tour in July and August.

The church, designed by architect George D. Curtis, is an excellent example of "Gothic Perpendicular" church architecture. Built of stone with a wood rafter ceiling and wood interior appointments, the cathedral is a standout among the many churches of Nelson. It is probably the most impressive religious building in the city and possesses a total of seventeen stained glass windows, all donated as personal memorials.

The church/pro-cathedral has been designated a British Columbia Heritage Site by the B.C. Heritage Trust and is listed on the City of Nelson's Heritage Register.

Type of material of the door: Wood Functional door?: Yes Location of this door/way: On public property Is it accessable only by paid admission": No Style: Gothic Address or physical location: 701 Ward Street Nelson, BC Canada V1L 1T3

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