Once again the Foster Memorial will resound to the sound of music thanks to the Thomas Foster Committee. All shows run from 7:30 to 8:30 on friday evenings with the season starting on May 4 with a local choir. The committe accepts donations at the door allowing everyone to enjoy the event. The donations are used to help maintain the grounds and pay for utilities.
What a great way to start your weekend at the cottage, stop in on your way up north and enjoy the music and the arcitecture of this wonderfull Byzantine style building.
Thomas Foster visited the famous Taj Mahal (built as a burial place for the emperor's wife) in India and was inspired to build a memorial temple in his home town, with a Christian adaptation. It contains three crypts for Mr. Foster, his wife, and his daughter. It was erected in 1935-36 and cost $250,000.
A striking contrast to the surrounding farmlands it is built of Indiana limestone. The interior of the Temple, has four great arches supported by marble columns. The floor contains terrazzo and marble mosaics with details such as the River Styx with water lilies. The windows are hand painted, fired and leaded glass .
Words alone can not describe the beauty of this unique Treasure located 4 km north of Uxbridge on Durham 1 (Concession 7).
For more information on dates, please contact Bev Northeast at (905) 640-3966
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