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Picture taken before electricity was available to the community.
1905
Dorchester, New Brunswick, Canada
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The photo is about 1905. This was prior to electricity being available to this community.

At a meeting held on November 3, 1909 a motion was passed "That a suitable tower be placed on the corner nearest the road at the eastern end on the building and the entrance be made there rather than in the centre as at present."

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Note the electrical wires and street light on the power pole.
1945
Dorchester, New Brunswick, Canada

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Note the electrical wires and street light on the power pole. This picture dates around 1945.

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The sanctuary remains much the same as in 1881.
2003
Dorchester, New Brunswick, Canada
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The sanctuary remains much the same as in 1881 except the main entrance has been moved to the back left hand side of the building. The door at the front left side leads to the parlour and pastor's study (added since 1955).

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Fierce winds attack the church building.
1965
Dorchester, New Brunswick, Canada
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The loose shingles on the tower testify to the force of the persistent winds (photo circa 1965) blowing up the Bay of Fundy.

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The tower bore the brunt of winds and lightning.
1984
Dorchester, New Brunswick, Canada
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The winds off the Dorchester Marsh and Shepody Bay whistle by taking a toll on the outside of the structure, especially the tower. It was removed in 1971 (photo 1984). It has been reported that the church has been struck by lightning on three occasions. During July 1971 the steeple was struck by lightning. In 1975 the chimney, roof and siding were damaged. In 1976 lightning rods were installed on the roof to prevent further damage.

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A shorter tower was installed in 1993.
1993
Dorchester, New Brunswick, Canada

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A shorter tower was installed in 1993.

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Comparison of the 1890 photo to those of 2003.
2003
Dorchester, New Brunswick, Canada
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Compare the 2003 photos of various views of the seating (pews) to the 1890 photo (Upper left hand corner) and be amazed at how little has changed.