Timothy Eaton Memorial Church
Timothy Eaton Memorial Church | ||
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Style Gothic Revival | | |
Groundbreaking | 1911 | |
Completed | 1915 | |
Clergy | ||
Minister(s) | The Revs. Dr. Jason Byassee and Lorraine Diaz |
Timothy Eaton Memorial Church is a church located at 230
History
The Methodist Social Union of Toronto approached members of the
The Sunday School building was completed in 1911 and used for worship services until the sanctuary opened. The design work for the church building was done by the architectural firm of Wickson & Gregg. Construction was completed in 1915.[1]
One of the church's best-known features is a 1915
Famed Air Force ace Billy Bishop was married in the church, and his funeral was held there four decades later.[3] The property has been listed in the City of Toronto Heritage Property Inventory since January 2008.[4]
Broadcasts
This congregation has been known for its preaching ministry and music, and it has maintained radio and later internet broadcasts of its services.[2]
See also
- List of United Church of Canada churches in Toronto
- Eaton family
References
- ^ a b c d "1REASONS FOR LISTING: 230 ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST ATTACHMENT NO. 4B" (PDF). toronto.ca. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ a b c "Eaton church snobby? Parish the thought | The Star". thestar.com. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ The Courage of the Early Morning: the Story of Billy Bishop, W.A. Bishop, 1966.
- ^ "230 ST CLAIR AVE W". City of Toronto Heritage Register. Retrieved April 1, 2017.