Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church (Quebec City)
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church was a church in Quebec City, Quebec located at 410, rue Saint-Jean.
History
The original church structure was completed in 1847 but was destroyed in the disastrous fire of 1881 which leveled a significant portion of the city. The current church was built in 1884 out of seven types of Italian marble. Designed by architect Joseph-Ferdinand Peachy in the Second Empire style, the church was inspired by the facade of the Église de la Sainte-Trinité in Paris. It features a 240 ft spire, 36 stained-glass windows, and dozens of statues and paintings among other ornate decorations. The Gagnon brothers were both organists at the church; Ernest Gagnon from 1853-1864 and Gustave Gagnon from 1864–1876.[1] The Archdiocese of Quebec closed this church on Pentecost of 2015.[2]
Gallery
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Front entrance -
Southwest side of the church -
View from Rue Jean -
Plaque -
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Sanctuary and pulpit -
Altar
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46°48′34″N 71°13′20″W / 46.80944°N 71.22222°W
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