First Church of Christ, Scientist (North Vancouver) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids First Church of Christ, Scientist |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| Town or city | North Vancouver (city), British Columbia |
| Country | Canada |
| Construction started | 1925 |
| Completed | 1925 |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | 1-storey, with basement, frame |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Honeyman and Curtis |
The former First Church of Christ, Scientist is a historic building in North Vancouver (city), British Columbia, Canada. It used to be a Christian Science church. You can find it at 189 Keith Road, right next to Victoria Park.
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A Look at Its History and Design
Designed by Famous Architects
This special building was designed by a well-known architectural company called Honeyman and Curtis. They were famous for their work in British Columbia. The church was built in 1925. It's a one-story wooden building with a basement.
Its Unique Classical Style
The building is designed in the Classical Revival style. This means it looks a bit like ancient Greek or Roman buildings. The city of North Vancouver really values its design. They say it has "classically-inspired details."
It has a formal main entrance in the middle. The building also has consistent and refined details. Things like its columns, balanced look, and window placement make it look very formal.
A Protected Heritage Site
Because of its special design and history, the city of North Vancouver made it a primary local heritage site. This happened on January 1, 1995. This means the building is important to the city's history. It is protected so it can be preserved for the future.
New Owners for the Building
On January 4, 2008, the First Church of Christ, Scientist sold its building. The new owners are the North Shore Bethel Christian Mennonite Brethren Church.
