St. Lukes Anglican Church
St. Lukes Anglican Church is built in 1888, and is an early example of Gothic Revival architecture at an important crossroad in the Cedar Hill area of Victoria, BC. The location of the church is historically significant in terms of community growth. It is one of the areas first religious facilities serving the initial settlers of the Saanich Peninsula. HistoricPlaces.ca said It is significant that the Gothic architectural tradition of the Church of England is expressed in a typically Canadian way, through the use of cedar instead of stone, that is relevant to the adaptation of early building techniques to accommodate local materials and reflects the importance of the Arts and Crafts tradition. The evolution of the church is reflected in twentieth-century additions and the eclecticism of stained glass windows added over time and the wood carvings found in the interior.
Source: Heritage Planning Files, District of Saanich
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