St. Saviour's Anglican Church, Nelson, B.C.
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This magnificently appointed church is at 701 Ward Street, barely two blocks above downtown Nelson. Its walls contain no less than seventeen stained glass windows. This is far and away the best set of stained glass in the City of Nelson.
Waymark Code: WMH7X1
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 06/04/2013
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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 windows date from 1929 to the 1950s.
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.
Type of building where window is located: Church
Address:
701 Ward Street
Nelson, BC Canada
V1L 1T3
Admission Charge: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Days of Operation: July & August - Daily
Hours of Operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
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