College Street United Church, Gothic Revival church at College and Bathurst Streets, Toronto, Canada
College Street United Church is a Gothic Revival house of worship located at the intersection of College and Bathurst Streets in Toronto. The stone structure displays pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and a prominent bell tower that distinguishes it from the surrounding buildings.
The Presbyterian congregation built this place of worship in 1885 with characteristic Gothic architectural details. The building later became part of the United Church of Canada movement in 1925 when numerous Presbyterian congregations joined together.
The building hosted the final General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada before the denomination merged into the United Church. This event marked its importance as a gathering place for a pivotal moment in Canadian religious history.
The building underwent a renovation in 1990 that integrated eight condominium units above the worship space. This mixed-use renovation allows the property to function as both a place of worship and residential housing.
The church retained its bell tower during reconstruction even as the building was transformed into a mixed-use residential project. This preservation of a key architectural element while adding modern housing is notable among heritage church conversions.
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