This church in Portage la Prairie was built in 1903 on a design by Winnipeg architect David Wynyard Bellhouse. This is the third church of the Christian Disciples since they arrived here in the 1870s. Its corner entrance stands at 45 degrees to two identical elevations. Constructed from locally-made buff-coloured brick, the building features large Tudor-arched windows framed with stone.
Christ Church at Portage la Prairie (June 2017)
Source: George Penner
Christ Church at Portage la Prairie (March 2021)
Source: Rose KuzinaSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.97245, W98.29413
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: David Wynyard Bellhouse (1861-1952)
Buildings of Heritage Interest, City of Portage la Prairie, Heritage Advisory Committee, 2007.
We thank Rose Kuzina for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by George Penner.
Page revised: 30 May 2021
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