Tag: churches
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A labour of love in glass, brick, and stone
I interviewed local residents about the former St. Giles in east Hamilton. The city’s first United Church, it was designed by architects Stewart & Witton. The 1912 church is at risk of demolition by its owner, New Vision United Church. Update: New team announced Feb. 11: KPMB Architects and Savira Cultural + Capital Projects with…
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Designation in the core, demolition in the east: whose history matters?
My Saturday op-ed on church conversions as affordable housing and community spaces, and the former St. Giles in east Hamilton. St. Giles is at risk of demolition by its owner, New Vision United Church. Print: “Let’s not bulldoze the plague saint’s church,” December 12, 2020, A19. With thanks to Howard Elliott. Vonny Sweetland comments via…
Sarah Sheehan 