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photo credit, courtesy of Bob Krawczyk

Sherbourne St. Methodist Church, Sherbourne St. s.e. cor. Carlton St., 1890s (courtesy of the Toronto Public Library)

Sherbourne Church. Toronto, 1905 (courtesy of the Toronto Public Library)

Sherbourne St. Methodist (United) Church, Sherbourne St., s.e. cor. Carlton St., 1907 (photo by Joseph Adamson Blakey, courtesy of the Toronto Public Library)

Sherbourne Street Methodist Church & Carlton Street, Toronto, Canada, 1910 (Valentine & SonsÂ´ Publishing Co. Ltd, courtesy of the Toronto Public Library)

Toronto Historical Board plaque, 1987 (courtesy of Alan L. Brown, TorontoÂ´s Historical Plaques)

BUILDING INFORMATION

Name & Location:

St. Luke's United Church
353-355 Sherbourne Street
Toronto
Moss Park

Occupant:

St. Luke's United Church

Year Completed:

1887

OTHER IDENTIFICATION

Alternate Name:

157 Carlton Street; Sherbourne Street Methodist Church; Sherbourne United Church

Notes:

The current building replaced the smaller Carleton Street Wesleyan Methodist Church (built in 1871 and demolished in 1886).

A Toronto Historical Board plaque erected in 1987 reads:

This church was known as Sherbourne Street Methodist when it opened for worship 5 June 1887. Designed by architects Langley and Burke, it replaced a smaller house of worship built here in 1871. The handsome stonework and fine stained glass are of special note. Memorial windows bear the names of Sir Joseph Flavelle, Sir Albert Kemp, H.H. Fudger and Richard Brown, who along with many other prominent Toronto businessmen were active members of the congregation. Their philanthropy and participation in social programs began a community minded tradition that has continued through the years. In 1959, Sherbourne and Carlton United joined to form Saint Luke's United Church.

Status:

Completed

Map:

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Companies:

The following companies are associated with this building

Architect - Langley, Langley and Burke <-- More buildings by this architect.
Architect - Parrott, Tambling & Witmer <-- More buildings by this architect.
Architect - Langley & Burke <-- More buildings by this architect.

BUILDING DATA

Building Type:

Religious

Current Use:

Religious , Church

Heritage Status:

Designated under Part V, Ontario Heritage Act

Heritage Conservation District:

Cabbagetown Northwest Heritage Conservation District

Main Style:

Richardsonian Romanesque <-- More buildings in this style.

Sources:

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Inventory of Heritage Properties
Author - City of Toronto
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Toronto Architecture: A City Guide
Author - Patricia McHugh
Page - 157
Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada 1800-1950
Author - Robert G. Hill
Notes - James Avon Smith entry - includes the previous church on the site that was demolished in 1886.
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Sherbourne Church. Toronto
Author - Toronto Public Library
Date - 1905
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Sherbourne Street Methodist Church & Carlton Street, Toronto, Canada
Author - Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd; Toronto Public Library
Date - 1910
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Sherbourne St. Methodist (United) Church, Sherbourne St., s.e. cor. Carlton St.
Author - Joseph Adamson Blakey; Toronto Public Library
Date - 1907
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Sherbourne St. Methodist Church, Sherbourne St. s.e. cor. Carlton St.
Author - Toronto Public Library
Date - 1890s
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Saint Luke's United Church Centennial 1887-1987
Author - Alan L. Brown, Toronto's Historical Plaques
Date - September 2006
Notes - Toronto Historical Board Plaque
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Fonds F2511 - St. Luke's United Church (Toronto, Ont.) fonds
Author - United Church of Canada Archives
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Saint Luke's United Church (Originally - Sherbourne Street Methodist Church) .... Toronto, Ontario
Author - Greg's Southern Ontario; Flickr
Date - 21 June 2015
Notes - Photograph
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353 Sherbourne Street
Author - Cabbagetown Heritage Conservation District Committee
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St. Luke's United Church
Author - Ontario Heritage Trust
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