Winnipeg - Knox United Church
For all its modern appearance Knox United Church on Edmonton Street is one of Winnipeg's oldest places of worship.
It was built during the First World War from 1914 to 1918. Knox United Church was originally built as a Presbyterian house of worship and represented the pinnacle of their architectural work in Canada. The Knox United Church was designed by renowned architect JHG Russell who was also responsible for several other prominent churches.
It was built during the First World War from 1914 to 1918. Knox United Church was originally built as a Presbyterian house of worship and represented the pinnacle of their architectural work in Canada. The Knox United Church was designed by renowned architect JHG Russell who was also responsible for several other prominent churches.
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The church is done up in the late Gothic Revival Style and is listed as Provincial Heritage site number 51.
In the spring of 2010 lightening struck the bell tower and knocked a piece of the stone tower to the ground. However, it fell away and did not seriously damage other areas of the church.
In the spring of 2010 lightening struck the bell tower and knocked a piece of the stone tower to the ground. However, it fell away and did not seriously damage other areas of the church.
