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A stone church at Griswold, in the Rural Municipality of Sifton, was designed by Brandon architect Walter Henderson Shillinglaw. His design featured rugged stonework with pointed Gothic-style windows, and restrained woodwork. It was constructed between 1896 and 1898 by local stonemason Henry Winter. The Methodist and Presbyterian congregations began worshipping together in 1925 when they became affiliated with the United Church of Canada.
In 1998, the building was designated as a provincial historic site by the Manitoba Heritage Council and a commemorative plaque was installed beside the church.
Period
Cleric
1894-?
Thomas Beveridge (1865-1932)
?-?
A. Moore
?-?
William Chestnut
?-?
Rev. McRae
?-?
Walter Royle (c1887-1955)
?-?
D. McLeod
?-?
William Oliver Fryer (1882-1963)
?-?
J. H. Shemmelt
?-?
C. C. Whiting
1924-?
David Iverach (1871-1946)
?-?
J. McNair
?-?
Rev. O'Connel
?-?
G. Colpitts
?-?
J. Russell
?-?
Rev. Hanley
?-?
R. Brookson
?-?
J. M. Wilson
?-?
R. McPherson
?-?
E. Senior
Postcard view of Griswold Presbyterian Church (circa 1909)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough, 2014-0099
Griswold United Church (September 2011)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Griswold United Church (October 2017)
Source: George Penner
Interior of the Griswold United Church (November 2017)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.77708, W100.47089
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: Walter Henderson Shillinglaw (1864-1957)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Provincially Designated Historic Sites
[Tender call], Winnipeg Tribune, 8 August 1896, page 5.
Bridging the Years: Griswold Centennial Booklet by Griswold United Church Women, 1967, pages 15-16.
Griswold United Church (Patterson Street, Griswold), Manitoba Historic Resources Branch.
We thank Robert Hill for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough and George Penner.
Page revised: 23 August 2023
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