This community centre is one of the landmarks in the Glebe neighbourhood. It was a Methodist church once, before the Methodists, Congregationalists, and part of the Presbyterian church joined together and became the United Church of Canada, back in the twenties and thirties. That left a surplus of buildings periodically. This one ended up being put to good use, and there is a tremendous amount of activity through the week inside. I've always liked the architectural design and the open space of the interior. Several weekends ago, the building was hosting several local artists with their works for sale.
I love the dome. It always makes me happy when wonderful buildings are reused.
ReplyDeleteThe tall windows inside are fabulous the light coming through then is wonderful.
cheers, parsnip
It's a building with so many uses. They even have a cafe where the church main entrance used to be...
DeleteIt makes me happy too, especially when it's art!
ReplyDeleteI passed by this weekend, and they have a weaver's show on.
DeleteI thought it interesting that there's a Glebe Road not that far from me so googled the word. Hadn't a clue 'glebe' had Medieval origins and meant, basically, a piece of land, including buildings, assigned to an Anglican or Catholic priest. Thanks for opening my eyes to this -- love info like this.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for your encouragement. A-Z is at #1 for regional books and at #22 for memoirs. What an exciting day yesterday was!
It's a sizeable neighbourhood, and I'd heard the religious origins of the word before. There are several churches there, including a Catholic and an Anglican church. I ought to photograph them...
Deleteit is a striking building...i am happy they are putting it to use!
ReplyDeleteBetter than to see it torn down or turned into condos....
DeleteGreat space inside and building outside!
ReplyDeleteIt has real character.
DeleteI like the front with the columns. A lot of that around here.
ReplyDeleteIt's not as common here, I've noticed...
DeleteSo nice when old buildings can be preserved and used!
ReplyDeleteIt is!
DeleteLovely old building. I'm so glad they didn't tear it down. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit different from churches (or former churches) I'm more accustomed to...
DeleteChurch people get people to open their pockets so they can build wonderful looking buildings. So glad it is still being used. MB
ReplyDeleteAnd open to the public too. There's a similar kind of old church building that got renovated into condos...
DeleteI've been there (for a vegetarian festival of some sort). I didn't realize it was once a church - very different!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know either, til one day I saw the cornerstone marking the old church name.
DeleteReminds me of the University of Virginia's rotunda building.
ReplyDeleteI like those local art shows.
So do I. This place hosts several in a given year like that.
DeleteIt's elegant, and nice to see a beautiful historic building so well used.
ReplyDeleteIt really is.
DeleteBeautiful old building!
ReplyDeleteI'm waiting for your Rob Ford photoblog. Yes, I know he's in Toronto, but....
That is a long way off. If he happens to come up here, and I see him, I'll yell and ask if he knows a good crack dealer.
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