Rugby Chapel facts for kids
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Rugby Chapel
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Saskatoon |
| Country | Canada |
| Construction started | 1883 in P.A.; 1910 moved to Saskatoon |
| Completed | 1912 |
| Demolished | preserved site |
| Client | University of Saskatchewan |
Rugby Chapel is a special historic building located at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) in Saskatoon, Canada. The U of S is the biggest learning place in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is found right next to the South Saskatchewan River, across from Saskatoon's city centre. The chapel is a municipal historic site, meaning it's protected because of its importance.
The University of Saskatchewan started as a school system in Prince Albert in 1879. It was renamed the University of Saskatchewan in 1883. When the university moved to Saskatoon in 1909, Emmanuel College also moved its buildings there. Rugby Chapel was built a few years later. Experts at the Institute for Stained Glass in Canada have studied the beautiful stained glass windows inside Rugby Chapel.
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A Special Place: Rugby Chapel
Rugby Chapel was built in 1912. The money for its construction was raised by students in England, from a famous school called Rugby School. This chapel was the main place of worship for Emmanuel College for many years. It was used for services and for learning until a new chapel, St. Chad's Chapel, opened in 1966. Even today, Rugby Chapel is still used for education and worship.
Its Unique Design
Rugby Chapel looks like an English stone church, but it's actually made of wood! It has a special wooden support structure inside that looks like a vaulted ceiling. You can also see beautiful Gothic windows, which are tall and pointed. There's a Norman tower over the entrance, which is a strong, square-looking tower.
A Symbol of History
Rugby Chapel is an important symbol. It shows how important the Anglican Church and British people were in the early days of Western Canada. It also highlights the big contributions Emmanuel College (now called the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad) made to religious education in this part of Canada.
Inside the chapel, there are memorials. These are special plaques that remember pioneer workers and brave men who gave their lives in the two world wars.
Nearby Historic Sites
The University of Saskatchewan campus has other important historic buildings nearby:
- The College Building on campus is a National Historic Site of Canada. This means it's recognized as very important to Canada's history.
- The Victoria One Room School House was moved to the U of S campus. It's also a designated heritage site, showing what old schoolhouses used to look like.
See also
- List of colleges in Canada § Saskatchewan
- List of universities in Canada § Saskatchewan
- University of Saskatchewan
