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St. Stephen-in-the-Fields

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photo credit, courtesy of Bob Krawczyk

BUILDING INFORMATION

Name & Location:

St. Stephen-in-the-Fields
103 Bellevue Avenue
Toronto
Kensington-Chinatown

Year Completed:

1858

OTHER IDENTIFICATION

Notes:

This is the first Anglican church west of Spadina Avenue. It was renovated by architect Eden Smith in 1890. In 2005, the congregations that currently used the church have been threatened with eviction, raising issues about the continued existence of this building.

Status:

Completed

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Companies:

The following companies are associated with this building

Architect - Eden Smith <-- More buildings by this architect.
Architect - Thomas Fuller <-- More buildings by this architect.
Architect - Richard Cunningham Windeyer <-- More buildings by this architect.
Architect - Gundry & Langley <-- More buildings by this architect.

BUILDING DATA

Building Type:

Religious

Current Use:

Religious , Church

Heritage Status:

Designated under Part IV Ontario Heritage Act

Main Style:

Gothic Revival <-- More buildings in this style.

Sources:

Click to see 8 Source(s)

Bloor Bay Town Crier
Date - August 2005
Page - 1
Notes - Article about parishioners trying to ward off eviction.
Doors Open Website
More information
eye magazine
Author - Rick McGinnis
Date - August 1, 2003
Notes - Cited as one of Toronto's favourite buildings.
Historical Walking Tour of Kensington & College Street
Author - Barbara Myrvold
Page - 24
Inventory of Heritage Properties
Author - City of Toronto
More information
NOW
Date - August 3, 2005
Page - 22-23
Notes - Article on Anglican diocese wanting to evict the current congregation of the church.
The Globe and Mail
Date - April 15, 2005
Page - G1
Notes - Article on heritage act and churches mentions this building specifically.
Toronto Architecture: A City Guide
Author - Patricia McHugh
Page - 196

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