When was it published?

September 29, 1824 in Massachusetts Spy And Worcester Advertiser

Domestic News September 29, 1824

Massachusetts Spy And Worcester Advertiser

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Religious Event, Infrastructure

Q: What keywords are associated?

Montreal Church, Cornerstone Laying, Gothic Church, Grand Edifice

Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts

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What is this article about?

Cornerstone of a grand new Gothic church laid in Montreal amid artillery salutes; planned as the most splendid worship edifice in the New World, measuring 255x134 feet, with six 200-ft towers, seating 10,000.

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Grand Church.—The corner stone of a new church has been laid at Montreal, under salutes of artillery! This church will be the most splendid edifice for public worship in the new world. The style is Gothic. The length of the church 255 feet; breadth 134. It is to have six towers 200 feet in height—13 entrances: 7 altars: a chime of bells—a grand terrace and promenade. The eastern window is to be 32 feet by 68; the side windows 10 by 36. The church will contain 10,000 persons, who it is said can disperse in 5 minutes.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Event Infrastructure

What keywords are associated?

Montreal Church Cornerstone Laying Gothic Church Grand Edifice

Where did it happen?

Montreal

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Montreal

Outcome

cornerstone laid successfully; church to accommodate 10,000 with rapid dispersal capability.

Event Details

The corner stone of a new church has been laid at Montreal under salutes of artillery. The church is Gothic style, 255 feet long and 134 feet broad, with six 200-foot towers, 13 entrances, 7 altars, chime of bells, grand terrace and promenade. Eastern window 32 by 68 feet; side windows 10 by 36 feet. It will hold 10,000 persons who can disperse in 5 minutes.