Park Street Church
12 Dufferin AvenueChatham Ontario
N7L 4W5
| History: |
Historic Period and/or Date of Erection: circa 1875
Historical Significance: In the 1870?s Chatham?s United Church congregation grew to over 400 worshipers. They expanded out of their humble wooden frame church and decided to construct the building you see on your left. The property was purchased from Charles H. Wood and the construction was undertaken by a Mr. Woods. It cost over $20 000 to complete the project. At the turn of the century, Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson?s father became the congregation?s pastor. Lester, only a young man at the time, spent a number of his formative years in Chatham as a result. Architectural Significance/Description:. The masonry details, on the top of the roof, are similar to the Victoria Ave. United Church. The steep front gable, diamond shape slate shingles, and the lancet windows/entrance make this church an outstanding example of Chatham?s early Gothic Revival Architecture. |
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| Details: | Building has now been sold to a developer. Expectations are that the building will be creatively re-used possibly as condominiums. | |
