1904 - 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 which began construction in 1904 is located along the CTrain tracks in downtown Calgary, Alberta.
Waymark Code: WM53FK
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 11/05/2008
Views: 10
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.
Year of construction: 1904
Cross-listed waymark: [Web Link]
Full inscription:
To the glory of God this cornerstone was laid by the Earl of Minto, Governer General of Canada, September 8th, 1904. Rededicated Sept. 2004
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