ISBN10: 0978220706, ISBN13: 9780978220709, [publisher: Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver] Softcover SUBTITLED : ` A History of Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver , B.C. '. The 1907 photo on page 29 shows Christ Church Cathedral with workmen using horses in the foreground. The photo on page 97 shows the cathedral completely surrounded by skyscrapers typical of downtown Vancouver. THESE 144 pages, assisted by both b/w and colour photographs, gives the history from 1889 to the present. From the Envelope Fund to the Gay Pride Parade. From Crofton House to Jubilee House. From the Boys' Brigade to the Blessing of the Animals Liturgy. Cond : Paper wrapper is buff in colour with white lettering. Front cover graphic is a close-up colour photo of the original stone foundation of the `Root House'. Volume is tight, bright, square, and clean. Signed with `Best wishes' by the author on title page. No names, marks, creases, nor tears. Collectible Reference !! Quote (p. 109) : " A major reason for renovations was to place a new organ in the building. The Cathedral's third organ, an electro-pneumatic instrument built by the Casavant organ company of Quebec, dated to 1949. although refitted in 1963 it was not what the Director of Music Rupert Lang felt ._._._. ." Size: 8vo
[Linden, AB, Canada] [Publication Year: 2006] ...
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