Central Hamilton , Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral
Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 24, 2023
1. St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral Marker
One of the few Roman Catholic churches in Ontario retaining its pre-Confederation character, St. Mary's was erected in 1859-60 during the episcopate of Bishop John Farrell to replace a building destroyed by fire. It was designed by Frederick Kortum, a German-born architect who died before the church was completed, and was built with volunteer labour provided by parishioners. Gothic Revival in style the imposing structure is distinguished by its massive bell tower and stone trim. The church's most impressive feature, how ever, is its magnificent interior with elaborately carved high altar fashioned by Montreal architect Zépherin Perrault and fine stained-glass windows made in Bavaria. The seat of the Bishop of Hamilton until 1927, St. Mary's now serves as a substitute cathedral for the diocese.
Erected by the Ontarlo Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Citizenship and Culture
Construite en 1859-1860, sous l'épiscopat de Mgr John Farrell, pour remplacer une église détruite par un incendie, St. Mary est l'une des rares cathédrales catholiques
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Érigée par la Fondation du patrimoine ontarien, Ministère des Affaires civiques et culturelles
Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Citizenship and Culture.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 43° 15.803′ N, 79° 52.162′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Central Hamilton. It is at the intersection of Sheaffe Street and Park Street North, on the right when traveling east on Sheaffe Street.
Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 24, 2023
2. St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral Marker (français)
Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe, in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area, and specifically in the Toronto Metropolitan Area. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Harmony Apartments (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); Christ’s Church Cathedral / La Cathédrale de l’Eglise du Christ (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The North Drill Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Christ’s Church Cathedral (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); John Weir Foote Armoury/ Le Manège Militaire John Weir Foote Armoury (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); 1879 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named 1879 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Lieutenant Charles Davidson Dunbar, D.C.M. (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.
Also see . . . Diocese of Hamilton. Diocese website entry (Submitted on March 25, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)
Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 24, 2023
3. St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral Marker
4. St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 1940’s (Hamilton Public Library)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 488 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 25, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
