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Northeast corner of the sanctuary -
Southeast corner of the building -
Detail of the east entry looking south across the Park Street elevation -
Windows along the edge of the sanctuary allowing filtered light to enter -
Detail of the interior space highlighting the separation between the structure and the underside of the roof
St. Giles Presbyterian Church
785 Park Street S, Peterborough, ON.
DESIGNER(S) Blackwell Craig and Zeidler
CONSTRUCTED 1954
“One of the most interesting ways to appreciate this suburban church is by driving past in a car at night. At a distance the timber structure conceals the interior. However, as you pass directly in front of the church it appears completely transparent and the interior lighting creates a dramatic effect.”
-Susan Algie, James Ashby. Peterborough Modern: A Guide to the Architecture of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s in Peterborough, Ontario, Winnipeg: Winnipeg Architecture Foundation and Docomomo Canada-Ontario, 2007, p22.
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