One of the first impressions you might have of Knox is
the almost fortress like appearance of the building. This is in great part
due to the Romanesque Revival influenced architecture, a style also
evident at Queen's Park and Old City Hall in Toronto.
You might also notice that the bell tower
ends rather abruptly. It is true that the architect, James Wilson Gray,
did plan on extending the tower with a majestic spire, but to date, it has
not been realized. The sanctuary was also meant to be longer, extending
further towards the street but the design was shortened.
The three front entrance doors could be symbolic of the trinity; if you
look above the arch of the centre door, you will also see a three-sided
symbol carved in the stone. A pair of gothic gargoyles also sit perched
atop each of the front entrances.
Yes, it is true; Knox
church does have it's own bowling alley, as seen below. It was added to
the basement with the addition of Gordon Hall, the church Gymnasium.
Beautifully
restored wood surfaces like the above staircase banister are seen in the
hallway between the sanctuary and the church reception hall, the
Winchester Room.
continue the tour inside to the Casavant Organ Pipes
