St. George's Church

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St. George's Cathedral's dome and portico
Coffered ceiling in the apse of St. George's Cathedral
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Venue Type & Location

Multi-use

Site Name: Unlocated site
Location: Kingston
County: Frontenac
Location Type: Town - multiple sites at uncertain locations
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Overview

Address: 270 King St. E

 

Prior to 1825, St George's church was located on a different site. The first St. George's church was built in 1792 and was a wooden structure across from what is today the Kingston Market Square. 

Construction of a new building on the present site started in 1825. It was a rectangular stone structure designed by Thomas Rogers. The walls of this church form the nave of the present Cathedram from the main entrance to the dome. 

Between 1838 and 1840 the church was englarded and the protico with Dorico columns was added. 

In 1865 St. George's Hall, designed by John Power was built. Between 1891and 1894 John Power's son Joseph designed the extended chance, the dome and the gallaried transpets for enlargement of the church. 

In 1899 on New Year's Day the building was destroyed by a fire, but was rebuilt by 1900  and was only renovated by Neil Maclennan in 1975. 

“St George's Cathedral.” A St George's Cathedral Timeline - St George's Cathedral, St. George's Cathedral, www.stgeorgescathedral.ca/index.cfm/history-architecture/a-st-georgee280....