Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
671-681 Hay St Mall Perth
Location Details
Includes: Trinity Hall, Trinity Schoolroom, Trinity Church & southern extension of Trinity Arcade. Does NOT include Trinity Building at 671-673 Hay st or shops within Trinity Arcade. SEE SURVEY!
Construction Date
Constructed from 1893
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 06 Sep 1996 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Uniting Church Inventory | Completed | 01 Oct 1996 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Recorded | 05 Oct 1970 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 25 Mar 1986 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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Statement of Significance
The place is a landmark in the city. It occupies a strategic position in St. George's Terrace and, with its sculptural facade, makes a major contribution to the streetscape of central Perth.
The place is closely associated with the establishment and growth of religious activity in the State and with the Congregational Church in particular.
The place is representative of the development of religious and architectural practise in Western Australia.
The Schoolroom and Trinity Hall are some of the few remaining buildings by Richard Roach Jewell, an important colonial architect and Trinity Church is an interesting example of Victorian Free Gothic architecture.
The redevelopment of the place has been recognised for its substantial contribution to civic design in the 1980s
Physical Description
Church designed in the Federation Gothic style with brick walls with stucco decorations. Twin towers and central steps to entrance directly from the pavement from St George's Terrace.
History
The first congregational Chapel in Perth was erected in William St. in 1845.
Buildings on the St. George's Tcs site include the church and halls. The Trinity Buildings constructed in 1926 face Hay St.
Hall 1 was opened in August 1872 as the new schoolroom. Two transepts were added in 1890. The eastern transept was demolished, Hall 2 was a former church called the 'Secondary Building’ and was constructed in 1864 and opened in 1865. The ceiling was added in 1879.
Trinity Church was dedicated in 1893 as the new church and opened in 1894. It was designed by Henry S Tigg and was aligned to address the street in the manner of the non-conformists in contrast to the siting of St. George's Cathedral (Church of England) which was sited in a green lawn.
Integrity/Authenticity
High authenticity.
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Trigg (Trinity Church) | Architect | - | - |
| Richard Roach Jewell (Trinity Hall) | Architect | - | - |
| Bunning Brothers (Trinity Church) | Architect | - | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| B 86 | Student report B 86 (UWA) Trinity Congregational Church by May Stephen | ||
| 720.9941 | COW Perth and Suburbs - Buildings Classified and Recorded by the National Trust (1979), pp 35by Cownie, Marie and Stewart | 1979 | |
| Q720.9 OLD | Western Heritage (1967), pp68, 73, 89by Oldham, R. J | ||
| 994.1 | STA The People of Perth (1979), pp 149, 150, 237by Stannage, C. T | 1979 | |
| 2105 | HCWA Assessment for Entry onto the State Register | ||
| Q 720.99411 | HOC Perth - The Building Challenge, (1987). Hocking, Ian | ||
| 720.9941 | WES Western Towns and Buildings (1979), pp 105, 200by Pitt Morrison, M and White, J (Ed) | 1979 | |
| 1.36/72 | COP Heritage Place File | City of Perth Planning Department Heritage Place Files | |
| 994.1 | NIX 100 Glimpses of Western Australia, (1896-1897) by Nixon and Merrilees | 1896-1897 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5720 | Trinity Church and Halls, Perth, Western Australia : conservation plan (Volumes 1 and 2). | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2002 |
| 9278 | Perth Trinity Church & Halls, Perth: structural report. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2009 |
| 8801 | A history of Trinity Congregational Church Perth, Western Australia 1914 - 84 | Book | 1988 |
| 12086 | Trinity Church and Halls Perth, Western Australia | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2012 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Academic Classical |
| Victorian Free Gothic |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Handmade Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Other | STONE | Granite |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
25 Jun 2024Disclaimer
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