First Church of Christ Scientist
185 Keith Road, North Vancouver, Colombie-Britannique, V7L, Canada
Reconnu formellement en:
1995/01/01
Autre nom(s)
s/o
Liens et documents
Date(s) de construction
1925/01/01
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2005/03/09
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
The First Church of Christ Scientist is a classically-inspired single-storey with basement wood-frame structure with a semi-circular entry portico supported by four pairs of turned columns, located at the eastern end of Victoria Park in the City of North Vancouver.
Valeur patrimoniale
The First Church of Christ Scientist is valued for its architecture and classically-inspired details. Rectangular on plan, the church is distinguished by a formal central entrance and consistent, refined detailing. Columns, symmetry and fenestration all contribute to its strong sense of proportion and formality. The church is a recognized landmark in the Victoria Park area.
This church's design has strong cultural and religious meaning for its congregation reflecting the rational principles of the Christian Science Church. In common with most Christian Science churches, this building is designed with classically-inspired elements that set it apart from those of other denominations. It has been used by the congregation continuously since 1925.
The First Church of Christ Scientist is valued for its association with the architectural firm of Honeyman and Curtis. The partnership of John James Honeyman (1864-1934) and George D. Curtis (1868-1940) was established in Vancouver in 1902, and together they completed a number of prestigious commissions for the provincial government, the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) and churches for a variety of denominations. Curtis was a long-term resident of North Vancouver, and through his connections the firm became one of the most prolific in the City.
Source: Heritage Planning Files, City of North Vancouver
Éléments caractéristiques
Key elements that define the heritage character of the First Church of Christ Scientist include its:
- location at the east end of Victoria Park
- boxy form, prominent scale and cubic massing
- strong sense of symmetry
- vertical scale emphasized by tall proportions of windows
- mansard roof
- cedar shingle cladding
- semi-circular entry portico with four pairs of columns, central flight of steps and lofty proportions
- multi-paned wooden-sash casement windows with elaborated surrounds and tinted cathedral glass
- engaged corner pilasters
- original interior elements including wooden pews, wooden trim and detailing and plaster walls
Reconnaissance
Juridiction
Colombie-Britannique
Autorité de reconnaissance
Administrations locales (C.-B.)
Loi habilitante
Local Government Act, art.954
Type de reconnaissance
Répertoire du patrimoine communautaire
Date de reconnaissance
1995/01/01
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
s/o
Thème - catégorie et type
- Établir une vie sociale et communautaire
- Les institutions religieuses
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
- Religion, rituel et funéraille
- Centre religieux ou lieu de culte
Historique
Architecte / Concepteur
Honeyman and Curtis
Constructeur
s/o
Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
Heritage Planning Files, City of North Vancouver
Réfère à une collection
Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
DhRs-403
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
s/o