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First Baptist Church – Downtown Ottawa
I’m hoping for good weather this weekend in the Montreal area because I am in desperate need of more doors.
In the meantime here are the last of my doors from our latest visit to our nation’s capital last month.
Located at 140 Laurier Avenue West across from Centennial park and only a five-minute walk from the parliament buildings, the First Baptist Church is one of many heritage buildings in downtown Ottawa.
Designed by architect James Mather, construction began in 1877 with then Prime Minister Alexander Mackenzie laying the cornerstone.
With construction completed in 1878 Mackenzie who was Canada’s second Prime Minister is said to have been a frequent worshiper there whenever he was in Ottawa.
The church was expanded in 1916, and then underwent major modernization renovations in 1928. It was given further renovations in 1966-67 for Canada’s centennial, and a large pipe organ was installed from the master organ builders Casavant Freres of St-Hyacinthe, Québec.
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Love this!
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Dear Norm, I apologise my first post had my own WordPress account link. Well, it did seem easy too easy to put it in. 🙂 I changed it at 5:18, but am so sorry. Have a wonderful Thursday and weekend. Sincerely yours, Robin
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pretty front doors. My uncle is an organist and I bet he would love to see that pipe organ.
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The last Quebec doors set was very beautiful and special in its quality. I liked the collection of snowy scenery shots, Norm. 🙂
I ran out of doors, so have been reading other door posts over the weekend. I had a foot accident at my warehouse job and went to get xrays and am on “light duty” but no broken bones. I took the girl grandies to the. Art gallery for special needs adults and managed to get one ready for this coming Thursday. Have a great week!
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Looks so beautiful against the snow!
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Thank you Terri 🙂
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I’ve never seen a church door I didn’t like. These are no exception.
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I agree. Whenever I’m running out of doors and need a quick fix, places of worship have rarely let me down 🙂
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Looks like we chose opposite climates for this one, Norm
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We did indeed. Thanks for joining us again this week 🙂
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Beautiful buildings and doors. Thanks for this great challenge!
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Thanks for joining us 😀
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Handsome doors, but I’m guessing those snow banks are why all those Canadian folks are still in South Carolina. 🙂
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And Mexico!
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SC, FL, AZ, TX, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, you’ll find us everywhere down there at this time of year.
We have raised a generation of wusses who can’t stand the cold anymore…er wait, I think I resemble that remark 😉
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The one thing I learned is that cold and snow certainly play a role in the break, but I think the ability to be outside enjoying the day and being active is equally important.
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I like the symmetry of those main doors 🙂 And the stone work and glass is amazing too! Hope you get some better weather soon.
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Thanks Amy. They’re forecasting well below freezing for the next few days, but spring should be just around the corner…hopefully 😉
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In California we think 2 inches of snow (which fell this week) is a big deal – am smiling when I see your images! As long as you are able to find more than one door (aka Jesh’s posts!) you’re good:):) Here in the South the Baptists churches look different – not the height of the one you’re shown, and the main entrance is not this luxurious looking and beautiful looking door.
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I have a friend who has a cabin in the mountains near Truckee and I’ve seen some pics in winter – snow up to the roof line! California has places that get snow too 😀
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That last shot is a beauty, Norm. We didn’t get any snow here this winter but it’s been windy and cold today so one never knows……………….
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Thanks Jean, I think we must have gotten you snow this winter. Most of it didn’t come until after the holidays but it has been an above average winter for snow accumulation this year – in fact we had to go up to clear the roof twice so far.
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Nice doors Norm. I finally a got a new photo of a door. It’s not fancy, but hopefully you will get a smile.
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Thanks Cee. I’m hoping to have time to find some new ones myself soon; I’m starting to run dangerously low.
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Love the last two shots, the blue wooden doors and the warm wooden ones with wreaths AND and open sign. That’s a welcoming entrance to such a grand building!
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Thanks Joey. I’m hoping to find some nice non-church doors on my next doorscursion 🙂
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I don’t get tired of reading about and looking at beautiful church doors, but I suppose I do like variations in my own posts, so I can’t blame you.
It’s supposed to be 66 and sunny here tomorrow. I’ve recruited Sadie, Sassy, and Master Boombastic. Moo’s holdin out to see if The Mister will join us.
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Your Ottawa doors have once again made me homesick! Wishing you warm weather in Montreal this week!
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We are so lucky to have it relatively close by. At about a 2 1/2 hour drive it can even be done as a day trip.
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bet you have some nifty pictures of Montebello.. I didn’t get the front entrance.. you got one? How is your new venture going? hope it is thriving for you.
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I have some nice Montebello pics from a previous trip but never got the front door either.
Business is building up slowly, thanks for asking. I am loving my daily commute though: from the coffee machine to my desk in the downstairs home office every morning in 11 seconds flat 😉
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I guess it’s fitting that as I read this post with all its snow, it’s snowing lightly here. That’s an unhappy transition from the warm weather we’ve been having.
Another lovely church, Norm. I’m a little surprised because I wouldn’t have associated such an imposing looking building as Baptist. I guess I’m guilty of a preconceived idea that Baptist churches were much more modest structures. Learn something new everyday!
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We had a few flakes here yesterday too. It was -20 C when we woke up here this morning and -16 is the forecast high. As much as that warm spell was nice, I don’t think winter is finished with us just yet.
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Sadly, no. But the sunshine is nice 🙂
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Love seeing these doors . . . and also the snow. We rarely get so much that we have to scrape walkways and pile up the snow on the sides.
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Until last weeks thaw and rain which washed a lot of it away, we had over 4 feet of the white stuff on our lawn. At this time of year every driveway on our street is a blind entrance.
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Love that stonework, and those beautiful golden brown doors. That’s a church that looks like it can stand the test of time.
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I agree Marian, I’m sure it will still be there for a long time to come 🙂
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I like the first and last shots, Norm, as the warm color of the door contrasts well with the cool look of the stone. I love stone churches and this one is a beauty. Thanks, as always, for hosting one of the most enjoyable challenges out there.
janet
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Thank you Janet. I really appreciate your support and encouragement 😀
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Some lovely solid doors there and looking so beautiful in the snow too, although I expect you may be coming to the end of enjoying snow this winter!
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Thanks Vicky. For the last week of so we had above freezing temps and rain that washed away a lot of snow, but we’re back into the minus teens Celsius today and more snow in the forecast for next week. Looks like we’re not quite done yet 🙂
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Lovely. The style looks like many I’ve seen in the UK and similar ones in NYC.
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Thanks Sherry. Yes you’re right it`s a classic design.
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I love the high steep arches above the doors and windows. Of course, I love stone buildings and wonderful doors. The little wooden roof over what I assume is a side door, looks like it needs a little TLC, but overall, this is a wonderful building, Norm. I am somewhat amazed that the construction was completed so quickly. Those guys must have been moved by the spirit of their work.
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Thanks Dan. I hadn’t thought of it until you mentioned it but yes, getting it built in less than 2 years is pretty darn impressive.
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Hartford has been working on s minor-league ball park for longer than that and we’re worried they won’t be ready come April 13th for opening day.
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I love the old church, I have to admit I love church buildings!! Great photos Norman and lots of snow too!!
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Thanks, most of that snow is melted now but we’re not quite done with winter yet; it was -16 C here just north of Montreal this morning.
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That’s quite warm isn’t it it is 9c here at the moment but our temperatures are like a yo-yo right now!
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-16 is well below freezing, your +9 is downright balmy in comparison 🙂
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Oh! Yes sorry I must of misread what you said, you’re right it is balmy here in comparison!!🤗😮😓
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Snow and oak. That’s what I will think of when anyone mentions Montreal. Up to your normal high standards, Norm. I have more Delhi wrecks with a bit of stuff happening in and around the doors.
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Thanks Ian. I’m hoping for milder weather soon though 🙂
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