Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
96 5th Avenue NW, Nakusp, British Columbia, V0G, Canada
Formally Recognized:
2010/02/23
Other Name(s)
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
96 5th Avenue NW
Links and documents
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Construction Date(s)
1904/01/01
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2012/02/15
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church is a one storey wood-frame front-gabled church with a central bell tower and Gothic Revival windows, located in Nakusp, British Columbia.
Heritage Value
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church is significant as a centre of spiritual guidance and social gathering for the citizens of Nakusp for over 100 years. Built in 1904, it is the only early Nakusp church in continuous religious use today. Three lots on 5th Avenue were purchased using donations from the community. The church was dedicated in October 1905.
Alterations to the church over the years reflect the growth of the community. In 1950 a new rectory was added, adjoining the church. In 1954, at the 50th anniversary, volunteers built a new entrance and a new altar was installed. At the centennial in 2004 significant alterations were made, including a new entrance and the construction of a bell tower. In 2006 a new foyer was added.
The church is also important because it contributes to the continuity of the Broadway district. Built across from the Presbyterian Church and close to Broadway Street, the church is part of a historic streetscape.
The church is notable for its simple design with modest Gothic Revival details. These include the ecclesiastical shape of the building, its steeply pitched roof and Gothic pointed-arch windows on the church and the bell tower.
Source: Village of Nakusp Municipal Office, 91-1st Street NW, Nakusp, B.C. V0G 1R0
Character-Defining Elements
Key elements that define the heritage character of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church include its:
-location on the west side of 5th Avenue near Broadway Street
-ecclesiastical form
-simple design with modest Gothic Revival details
-steeply-pitched roof
-bell tower with cross
-Gothic pointed-arch windows with wooden tracery detail
-interior features including altar and original priest's quarters
Recognition
Jurisdiction
British Columbia
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (BC)
Recognition Statute
Local Government Act, s.954
Recognition Type
Community Heritage Register
Recognition Date
2010/02/23
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
2004/01/01 to 2004/01/01
1954/01/01 to 1954/01/01
1905/01/01 to 1905/01/01
2006/01/01 to 2006/01/01
1950/01/01 to 1950/01/01
Theme - Category and Type
- Building Social and Community Life
- Religious Institutions
- Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life
- Philosophy and Spirituality
- Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life
- Architecture and Design
- Building Social and Community Life
- Education and Social Well-Being
Function - Category and Type
Current
Historic
- Religion, Ritual and Funeral
- Religious Facility or Place of Worship
Architect / Designer
Ulli Mueller
Builder
Jim Jamieson
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Village of Nakusp Municipal Office, 91-1st Street NW, Nakusp, B.C. V0G 1R0
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
EbQk-9
Status
Published
Related Places
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