Comments on: Spirit of the City

By: Jocelyn Tomkinson

Jocelyn Tomkinson — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:04:00 +0000

There are just so many – methinks it would be good to expand the article to a resource page and post it on the sidebar. Or maybe do a vol. 2. Or pitch to the NewsLeader?

By: Polysigh

Polysigh — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:43:00 +0000

You can’t forget about St. Mary’s in Sapperton. It dates back to 1865. Although historically built at the start of the road leading out of town (North Road/E.Columbia) it is now an unfortunate location.
http://www.stmarysapperton.ca/heritage.htm
There’s also Olivet Baptist which was just featured in a recent article in one of the local rags.

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:57:00 +0000

I also really like the architecture of the Jehovah Witness Hall, on 10th Street, with the copper roof. Nice looking building.

By: Will Tomkinson

Will Tomkinson — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:51:00 +0000

There are so many churches in New West, many of the new ones are in office space rather than in traditional buildings. @Polysigh, good call on St.Mary's Sapperton. That is an historical parish for New Westminster for sure. What about the newly renovated (great job btw) St. Peter's Catholic Church. Besides making a great hiding spot for the police giving tickets for illegal right hand turns on to Royal Ave, it is a very important spiritual house in the city. I bet we are missing so many more, we should consult a hotel community directory.

By: bettybetty

bettybetty — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:45:00 +0000

Interesting article. No recollection of cemetary.

By: Will Tomkinson

Will Tomkinson — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 21:12:00 +0000

I especially like the illustration of St. George and the dragon above the door of St Gheorghe Romanian Orthodox on 8th ave near 20th Street. My memory tells me there was a mini cemetery to the side of that building. Any one remember if that is true?