St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church (Peterborough, Ontario)
St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church is an Anglican church in downtown Peterborough, Ontario. Designed by William Coverdale and constructed in 1835–1837, it is considered one of the earliest stone Anglican Gothic Revival churches in Canada. It is designated as being of cultural heritage value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by the City of Peterborough by-law 1977–78. History
St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church was founded in 1826 as a mission of the Diocese of Quebec by the newly ordained deacon Samuel Armour in what was then Scott's Plains, today Peterborough. Armour began services in the local schoolhouse. The congregation was granted its current lot in 1834 and the cornerstone for the present building was laid the following year. The church, built from locally quarried stone, was designed by William Coverdale in the Gothic Revival style. Coverdale's design was adapted from John W. Howard's design for a small church. The first service was held in the new church in February 1837. In 1878, a parish hall was added to the west of the building. A major renovation in 1882 added the sacristy and chancel wing. Other architects who have overseen later alterations and additions include Kivas Tully, John E. Belcher, William Blackwell and Craig, Zeidler and Strong. The church's carillon, known as the "People's Chime", was purchased by subscription by 1,600 people. It was dedicated on June 22, 1911, the day of the coronation of King George V. It has played to mark the coronation of every Canadian monarch since. In January 2018, the parish amalgamated with St. Barnabas Anglican Church upon the latter's closure. External links

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Churches in Peterborough, Ontario
Anglican church buildings in Ontario
19th-century Anglican church buildings in Canada
Gothic Revival church buildings in Canada
Churches completed in 1837
Designated heritage properties in Ontario