Durand in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
St. Paul’s Church
Photographed By Tim Boyd, March 15, 2023
1. St. Paul’s Church Marker
Begun in 1854 and completed three years later, this Presbyterian church was designed in the Gothic Revival style by architect William Thomas. The elegant eighty-foot spire set atop a hundred-foot tower marks the building as an outstanding example of Canadian Victorian church architecture. Despite the subsequent enlargement of the chancel, the original quality of the interior has been kept by the retention, in their original form, of the central pulpit, gallery and pews. Named St. Andrew's when the first minister, the Reverend Alexander Gale, took office in 1833, the congregation originally held services in the court house and later in a small frame building on this site. In 1874 its name was changed to St. Paul's. Erected by the Archaeological and Historic Sites Board, Department of Public Records and Archives of Ontario
Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board, Department of Public Records and Archives of Ontario.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 43° 15.29′ N, 79° 52.204′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Durand. Marker is at the intersection of James Street South and Jackson Street West, on
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church / L’église Presbytérienne St. Paul (a few steps from this marker); The First Telephone Exchange in the British Empire (within shouting distance of this marker); Whitehern (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Railway (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Whitehern (about 150 meters away); The United Empire Loyalists (about 180 meters away); MacNab-Charles Heritage Conservation District (about 180 meters away); George Hamilton 1787-1836 (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.
Also see . . . St. Paul's Heritage and History. St. Paul's Presbyterian Church is a designated National historic site, and has been a key part of the Hamilton community since 1833. We take immense pride in our history and our church buildings, which feature pristine elements of Neo-Gothic and Neo-Classical architecture, including a massive all-oak balcony, a 180-foot all-stone spire, and an 11 bell chime weighing almost 6000 kilograms. (Submitted on May 2, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)
Photographed By Tim Boyd, March 15, 2023
2. St. Paul’s Church Marker
Photographed By Tim Boyd, March 15, 2023
3. St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Tim Boyd, January 15, 2023
4. St. Paul’s Church Presbyterian CHurch spire.
May 2, 2023
5. Postcard of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, early 20th century.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 2, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
