St. Gerard Roman Catholic Church

Address:45 Foster Street
Current Use:

Place of worship

Original Use:

Place of worship

Constructed:

1960-1961

Contractors:
  • F W Sawatsky Construction Ltd.
Architects:Unknown

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More Information

A notable landmark at the corner of Foster Avenue and Herbert Street, the A-frame form of St. Gerard Church was constructed by F. W. Sawatsky Construction Ltd. at a cost of $125,000.

Design Characteristics

Materials:

brick, concrete, wood

Neighbourhood:

East Elmwood

  • Concrete slab on grade, exterior finished in red brick veneer
  • Wood frame construction
  • Concrete buttresses support low A-frame roof