Half Island Cove United Baptist Church
Title
Half Island Cove United Baptist Church
Creator
Avery Jackson
Source
Information provided by Atlantic Baptist Archives
Image provided by the Atlantic Baptist Archives - D1900.039/140
Image provided by the Atlantic Baptist Archives - D1900.039/140
Church Name
Half Island Cove United Baptist Church
Church Association
Northeast Nova Baptist Association
Province
Nova Scotia
County
Guysborough County
Address
12 Road, Half Island Cove, Guysborough, NS
Status
Active
Date
Built 1904
Historical Information
In 1904 the Half Island Cove Baptist Church congregation was formed, and later that year constructed their church building. This church is somewhat typical of its time in terms of size and architectural style. It is more classical in design, evident in the use of classical windows on the eave-sides of the building. The building features a three-bay facade on the gable end, and a very low rising tower, centrally placed.
One design feature that is somewhat unusual, and not often noticed in Baptist church architecture in Atlantic Canada during this time, is a very small spire on the top of the tower, that some locals state looks like “an upside down ice-cream cone.” Some of the most striking features that were original to the building include the corner pilaster boards found on the tower and sides of the building. This church resembles that of other countryside Baptist churches in Guysborough County, based on the size, style, and low rising steeple centrally placed on the gable end.
In the later part of the twentieth century, this church appears to have undergone extensive renovations. The church was lifted up and a new poured concrete foundation installed, which allowed for a kitchen and recreational space to be added underneath the sanctuary. Along with this, new siding, asphalt shingles, and vinyl windows were installed. Although the renovations that have taken place on this church facility have improved its useability, the church now lacks a lot of its character defining elements that were on the original building.
Historically this church was part of the Canso-Half Island Cove-Queensport Field of United Baptist Churches, also known as the Chedabucto United Baptist Pastorate.
Information provided by Atlantic Baptist Archives
Image provided by the Atlantic Baptist Archives - D1900.039/140
One design feature that is somewhat unusual, and not often noticed in Baptist church architecture in Atlantic Canada during this time, is a very small spire on the top of the tower, that some locals state looks like “an upside down ice-cream cone.” Some of the most striking features that were original to the building include the corner pilaster boards found on the tower and sides of the building. This church resembles that of other countryside Baptist churches in Guysborough County, based on the size, style, and low rising steeple centrally placed on the gable end.
In the later part of the twentieth century, this church appears to have undergone extensive renovations. The church was lifted up and a new poured concrete foundation installed, which allowed for a kitchen and recreational space to be added underneath the sanctuary. Along with this, new siding, asphalt shingles, and vinyl windows were installed. Although the renovations that have taken place on this church facility have improved its useability, the church now lacks a lot of its character defining elements that were on the original building.
Historically this church was part of the Canso-Half Island Cove-Queensport Field of United Baptist Churches, also known as the Chedabucto United Baptist Pastorate.
Information provided by Atlantic Baptist Archives
Image provided by the Atlantic Baptist Archives - D1900.039/140
Files
Collection
Citation
Avery Jackson, “Half Island Cove United Baptist Church,” Atlantic Baptist Built Heritage Project , accessed May 1, 2024, https://atlanticbaptistheritage.omeka.net/items/show/465.