Sunday, May 01, 2016

Simcoe Street United Church

Andy | Sunday, May 01, 2016 | Best Blogger Tips
The Simcoe Street United Church began as the Simcoe Street Methodist Church. It was renamed in 1925 when the United Church of Canada came into being. Opening services held on May 31, 1868 included a sermon by Reverend W. Morley Punshon, described as the most eloquent man of Methodism. Ornamental timber arches and tin ceiling panels dominate the interior. The tin ceiling panels were supplied by the Pedlar People Limited, a local Oshawa firm. The church was completely renovated between 1911 and 1915 to enlarge the choir area, add new pews and a heating system, and to build a new Sunday school building.

17 comments:

  1. It looks well preserved, did you lay back on the ground? :)

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  2. I see that you did the utmost to get also the steeple inside the frame. Well you have accomplished that.

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  3. Andy, this is impressive! You should link this at:
    http://inspiredsundaymeme.blogspot.ca/2016/04/inspired-sunday-april-30-may-2-2016.html

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  4. It's a lovely looking church Andy, are we going in to see those timber arches inside?
    P.s. I'm so proud of Aimee, I just hope she doesn't panic when she sees the real height on Thursday :)

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  5. Wonderful perspective...highlighting the buildings attributes against the blue/white sky.

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  6. A fine church--- nice capture, for sure.

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  7. Great looking building, very dramatic tilt of the camera Andy it works well for this shot...

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  8. Nicely done. I like the angle of this shot.

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  9. It looks like a grand old building and I appreciate the way you composed the photo!

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  10. It has a long and storied history and looks to still be in good shape.

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  11. Sounds interesting inside. Looks excellent from the outside and always good to read of a church being renovated instead of falling to ruin.

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  12. What a wonderful looking place. I'm so glad that it's being used and kept up.

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