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Orillia 1884
St. James Church	Presbyterian Church
This is a view from Coldwater St. of the old St. James Church erected in 1857 and torn down in 1389 to make way for the present edifice. The tower, built in 1863 fell shortly after completion into the vestry. It was rebuilt. The bell first installed was cracked and according to Charles Harold Hale still is. This was the first Presbyterian Church erected in the 1850’s. It had rough cast exterior. The pews were rented and had doors on them. It was torn down in the 1880’s to make way for the present edifice. Please see pictures in this book of the present Orillia Presbyterian Church bell and also the picture of Dr. Grey, Dr. Grant and Mr. MacGregor, afterwards Dr., taken on the 50th Anniversary of the Congregation. (check copy)
Chancel of St. James Church	Methodist Church
Is that of the old stone Church. The choir and organ were in the gallery at the other or west end. This is as the Church appeared in 1884. The tower has since been torn down, the narthex added. This building has since been enlarged and an entrance added from Peter St.