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Old Anglican Church of Tulita

Tulita, Northwest Territories, X0E, Canada

Formally Recognized: 1979/02/19

Old Anglican Church, Tulita; T. Andrews/GNWT
Old Anglican Church, Tulita, 1996
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Construction Date(s)

1880/01/01 to 1885/01/01

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2004/04/13

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

The Old Anglican Church and lot in Tulita (formerly Fort Norman) is a territorially designated historic site. It is a single story log building with a gable roof and wooden steeple.

Heritage Value

Built in c. 1880, this church is one of the oldest standing buildings in the Northwest Territories. The dovetailed log structure is an excellent example of the building style of the time, as well as fine craftsmanship. Its historical association with the Church of England is a testament to early Anglican missionary activities in Northern Canada. Legendary Anglican missionaries, such as Bishop William Carpenter Bompass, are also associated with the site. Located on the former Hudson's Bay lot in the historic centre of the community, the old Anglican Church speaks to the era of early contact between Europeans and northern Aboriginal people, and the establishment of the church, and commerce, that came with it.

Source: Consolidation of Historical Sites Declaration.

Character-Defining Elements


-wooden materials
-dovetailed craftsmanship
-simple log frame style and massing
-elements relating to its function as a church
-its original location in the historic centre of Tulita

Recognition

Jurisdiction

Northwest Territories

Recognition Authority

Government of the Northwest Territories

Recognition Statute

Historical Resources Act

Recognition Type

Territorial Historic Site

Recognition Date

1979/02/19

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

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Theme - Category and Type

Building Social and Community Life
Religious Institutions

Function - Category and Type

Current

Historic

Religion, Ritual and Funeral
Religious Facility or Place of Worship

Architect / Designer

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Builder

Allan Hardisty

Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

Government of the Northwest Territories, Legislative Assembly Library, Yellowknife, Statutes and Regulations of the Northwest Territories.

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

NT0009

Status

Published

Related Places

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