Sunday, June 23, 2013

Little Trinity Church

Little Trinity Anglican Church is found on King St. in Corktown, the same neighbourhood as the building of the last few days. This early Gothic Revival church is the oldest standing church building in Toronto with its cornerstone being laid in 1843 and services beginning in 1844.  A large addition was added in 1889 to provide more seating for the expanding congregation of Irish immigrants who didn't feel comfortable at the nearby St James Cathedral - too posh. It has survived a few fires over the years and is now involved in restoring some neighbouring workers cottages. 
Taking part in Inspired Sunday. Click here for more churches.
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20 comments:

  1. Valladolid Daily PhotoJune 23, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Nice shot, thank you for sharing it.

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  2. AnonymousJune 23, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    looks like a nice bit of architecture, any chance you can get photos on the inside?

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  3. TexWisGirlJune 23, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    do you do link-ups? there's one called 'inspired sunday' where folks link in shots of churches - opens every saturday evening for posts.

    it's at www.inspiredsundaymeme.blogspot.com

    if you've never done one, i'd be happy to walk you through it or link you in. :)

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  4. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comJune 23, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Gorgeous architecture, and quite the history. It looks like it is in incredible shape.

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  5. LindaJune 23, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    My daughter was in Toronto for 24 hours this weekend en route elsewhere in Canada and loved it!

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  6. Elizabeth EdwardsJune 23, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    thank you for linking up with us at Inspired Sunday - love it!! what a beauty. really enjoy those windows. ( :

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  7. LowellJune 23, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    That's a gorgeous old church...don't see the kind of architecture much anymore!

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  8. William KendallJune 23, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    I've heard of that church before, but haven't seen it. It has quite a good look to it.

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  9. jennyfrecklesJune 23, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    The shape is 'English' but I think somehow I'd know it wasn't in England, something about the decoration. It looks an interesting old building though.

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  10. BetsyJune 23, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    What a beauty, great picture and such interesting history. Thank you for visiting me today.
    I am going to look around some more at your previous post.
    Betsy

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  11. donJune 23, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    It's a church with a heritage and very interesting design. Nice one.

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  12. Bruce ClarkJune 23, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Interesting tops to the bell tower.

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  13. RandyJune 23, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    I like the windows.

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  14. Twyla and LindseyJune 23, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    Such a beautiful old church! Love the architecture. Twyla

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  15. AnonymousJune 24, 2013 at 4:00 AM

    A very neat and tidy looking church indeed!

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  16. HalcyonJune 24, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    I was just in this area of town this weekend. Love your shots of it. It's not so empty most of the time. :)

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  17. PerthDailyPhotoJune 24, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    I like that folk thought this was a friendlier church Pat , wonder if the swing here made the posh church :) have a bit of a rethink!

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  18. Laura. MJune 24, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    I like the architecture
    A kiss.

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  19. EG CameraGirlJune 24, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    I like the look of this church.

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  20. Sally in WAJune 24, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Such a fine structure. Thanks for sharing it this week in InSPIREd Sunday!

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