History
The original Gothic Revival design for the church was done in 1866 by Thomas Fuller, who also designed Canada's original Parliament Buildings.
The cornerstone of the church was laid on May 9, 1867. Construction of the church began in 1867 and it was completed in 1868. The chancel and vestry were completed by King McCord Arnoldi (1843–1904). 1876-77
However, the location of the church, at the corner of King Edward and Daly (454 King Edward Avenue), is on a steep hill and Fuller's elaborate plans had to be greatly scaled back. The church was attended by many of Canada's early political leaders, including Sir John A. Macdonald.
The church rectory was designed in 1898 by Charles Penruddocke William Kivas Band of Band, Burrit & Meredith.
The church's namesake is Saint Alban, who was the first British Christian martyr. He was martyred for "harbouring and sheltering the oppressed and terrified" (Michael W. Newton, The Parish of St. Alban the Martyr, Ottawa 1865-1877).
Read more about this topic: St. Alban's Anglican Church (Ottawa)
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