Erskine and American United Church

Erskine and American United Church is a Romanesque Revival house of worship located in a Montreal neighborhood. The building features a gabled front with rose window detail, while two balanced towers frame the facade along Sherbrooke Street West.

Alexander Cowper Hutchinson designed the building in 1893, drawing on principles from American architect Henry Hobson Richardson. Its completion reflected a period when this architectural approach was becoming established across North America.

The sanctuary holds eighteen stained glass windows made by the Tiffany Studios, a collection that stands out in Canada for its religious glass works. These windows fill the interior with colored light and show the craftsmanship of their makers.

The interior follows an amphitheatre layout that was adapted in 1938, with a central dome and columns supporting transverse arches. The space is easy to navigate and the design provides good views of all architectural features.

The exterior displays heavy rusticated stonework with massive central arches that draw the eye upward. These architectural choices, combined with Byzantine Revival details, create a distinctive appearance that blends two different styles.

Location: Ville-Marie

Inception: 1893

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

Part of: Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

GPS coordinates: 45.49910,-73.57980

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:15