Buildings
St. Andrew Bobola Roman Catholic Church
| Address: | 541 Marion Street |
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| Use: | Place of worship |
| Original Use: | Place of worship |
| Constructed: | 1953 |
| Other Work: | 1960, Renovations 1971, Renovations |
| Architects: | Northwood Chivers and Casey |
| Firms: | Northwood Chivers and Casey |
Significant Dates
- 1952-1953, Construction of sanctuary
- November 8 1953, Blessing of Cornerstone
- 1960, Renovations (including repair to a leaking roof, interior redecoration, painting of lower hall)
- 1971, Renovations (old tiles replaced with terrazzo flooring)
Design Characteristics
| Suburb: | Dufresne |
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- Congregation formed in 1953, due to influx of Polish immigrants following WW2
- Glulam beams, wood frame construction
- Brick Exterior
- Concrete Slab on Grade
Sources
- Parish History. Saint Andrew Bobola Church, 1953-2003. Printed 2003.