All Saints' Anglican Cathedral, Edmonton

All Saints' Anglican Cathedral is the Cathedral serving the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton, which covers central Alberta. It serves as the episcopal seat of the Bishop of Edmonton, currently The Right Reverend Dr. Jane Alexander.BuildingThe current building is located at 10035 103 Street in downtown Edmonton, half a block south of Jasper Avenue. The current building was dedicated on May 10, 1956.The building is joined with a seniors' residence called Cathedral Close via an atrium. The synod offices of the diocese and those of the cathedral located on the second floor and are access via the atrium which acts as the parish hall.The Cathedral has a level entry, making it accessible to the physical handicapped and seniors without need for any ramps or elevators.HistoryThe Anglican Parish of All Saints' was founded in 1875 by William Newton, the first known Anglican missionary to the Edmonton area. He arrived in Edmonton September 28, 1875 having left Ontario in the spring. The parish first met in a log cabin at the corner of what is now Jasper Avenue and 121 Street.By 1895 the parish had grown considerably and required a new building. A new church was constructed on 103rd Street near the present site, however construction was only half completed due to lack of funds. In 1905 the church went through considerable renovations completing the original building plans.