Minoru Chapel, Heritage chapel in Minoru Park, Richmond, Canada
Description
Minoru Chapel is a white wooden building shaped like an L, located within a park in Richmond. It features a peaked roof, a square tower, pointed arch doorways, and colored glass windows crafted in the Carpenter Gothic style.
History
The chapel was built in 1891 as a Methodist church near the Fraser River. It was moved to its current location in the park in 1967 during Canada's centennial year.
Culture
The chapel represents how religious life in Richmond has changed over time. It shifted from serving a Methodist congregation to becoming a space where people of all beliefs celebrate weddings, baptisms, and memorial occasions.
Practical
The chapel sits within Minoru Park and is easy to locate by following the park pathways. Visitors should know that the building primarily hosts scheduled events, so checking ahead on availability is a good idea.
Did you know?
The chapel tower features an open balcony with spindle railings and decorative shingles. These details reveal building techniques that were favored by Richmond's early settlers and showcase the craftsmanship of that era.
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