St. Lawrence the Martyr Roman Catholic Churchin-person Doors Open Hamilton Region
- In-person
- Kid-friendly
- Parking
- Self-guided tours available
- Washrooms
- Photography allowed
Built in 1890, this church was designed in the Romanesque style. With its open plan, stained-glass windows, interior artwork, 1908 Casavant pipe organ and 7.6-metre-high (25-foot) Carrera marble altar, St. Lawrence is a treasure in Hamilton’s north end. There will be live demonstrations of the organ being played throughout the weekend, and complimentary food/drink at noon on May 5.
By the end of the 19th century, Hamilton’s need for a Catholic church in the north end resulted in the construction of this Romanesque-style brick-and-cut-stone edifice. Dominated by its imposing four-storey tower, buttresses also divide the front façade into three bays. The main entrance contains a fine rose window. Of note are the Italian marble main altar and pulpit.
Contact info
125 Picton Street EastHamilton, Ontario
E-mail: aadenham@hotmail.com
http://stlawrencehamilton.ca
Architecture
Year built: 1890; 1908 (pipe organ installation); 1935 (renovations); 1955-65 (interior renovations)Building type:Place of worship
Architect: Robert Clohency
Architectural style:Romanesque revival
Dates/hours open
May 04, 10:00am - May 05, 04:00pmSaturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.