St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

St. Andrew's Church is the culmination of many years of early Presbyterian services in Thorold, which began in 1801 by Reverend Daniel Ward Eastman, an immigrant from Morristown, New Jersey. St. Andrew's congregation was established in 1802, with its trustees being Peter Lampman, Adam Hutt and George Miller, early settlers. Services were held in the town hall until a small brick church, which still stands, was erected at 17 Ormond St. North. This church served the community for 30 years, until a larger structure was needed and the current church was constructed in 1884.

The cornerstone of the current church was laid in June 1883 and the building was completed in 1884. The church was designed by architect Wm. R. Gregg of Toronto. The Church Hall (1927) addition at the rear of the building matches the original church in construction and materials. The hall was designed by the architectural firm Nicholson and MacBeth of St. Catharines.

The church occupies its original site and is a conspicuous and familiar landmark in the City of Thorold.

This limestone building is of random coursed rubblestone construction, divided by a raised square ribbon mortar joint with quoins accenting the attractive windows and doors. It is designed in a neo-Gothic style, typical of many late 19th century Presbyterian and Methodist churches, with its central focus on the "meetinghouse" design. Of particular note are the two original diamond-paned stained glass windows from 1884 at the south end; the remaining post-1800 stained glass and the sanctuary are also outstanding features.