St. John's Anglican Church (Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. John's, Peggys Cove( St. Peter's Parish ) |
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The church in the 1950s
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| Architectural style | Carpenter Gothic |
| Town or city | Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia |
| Country | Canada |
| Construction started | 1893 |
| Completed | 1894 |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | one-storey wood frame |
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| Type: | Municipally Registered Property, ID No. 23MNS0008 (Halifax Regional Municipality) |
| Designated: | 2/22/1993 |
| Historic designation: | Heritage Property Act |
St. John's Anglican Church is a beautiful old church in Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is built in a special style called Carpenter Gothic. This style means it has a steep roof, special wooden siding, and tall, narrow windows. These features make it look like a classic Carpenter Gothic church.
The church was built from wood between 1893 and 1894. It is the only church in the small village of Peggys Cove. Inside, you can see two amazing paintings called murals. These murals were painted in 1963 by a famous Canadian artist, William E. deGarthe, who lived in the area.
A Special Historic Building
St. John's Church is considered a very important building. It is officially recognized as a heritage site by the Halifax Regional Municipality. This happened on February 22, 1993. Being a heritage site means the church building and the land it sits on are protected. This helps make sure they stay special for many years to come.
Visiting St. John's
St. John's Church is part of St. Peter's Parish. This is a group of churches in the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The church welcomes visitors for most of the year. You can visit six days a week, from June until October. Friendly volunteers are there to help you. The current leader of the parish is Reverend Taunya Dawson.
Images for kids
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The church in the 1950s
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The Church in 2017
More Information
- Parish of St. Peter's Church
