Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
264 St Georges Tce Perth
Location Details
Part of the Central Perth Precinct P15846
Construction Date
Constructed from 1939
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 28 Jun 2005 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 28 Jun 2005 |
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 | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 08 Jul 2002 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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Statement of Significance
The place is a very fine and rare example of the Inter-War Art Deco style applied to a church building.
The place is a landmark in the procession of buildings leading into the City from the west and from the terrace of Parliament House.
The place is one of most notable modern public buildings designed and built in Western Australia in the Inter-War period and exemplifies the aspirations and achievements of the small church congregation.
The place is a very good example of design by the well known architectural firm of Ochiltree and Hargrave.
Physical Description
A single storey masonry horizontal building with strong vertical emphasis to the corner. Use of strong, geometrical mouldings particularly emphasising the monumental form of the entrance.
The external walls are rendered with a stucco treatment imitating Donnybrook stone. The building is an important landmark at the top of St George’s Terrace.
The interior is simple and finely detailed reflecting the liturgy of the church.
History
The church was designed by architects, Ochiltree and Hargrave and built in 1939. It was built for the first Church of Christ Scientist and continues to be used for that purpose. The organ was replaced in 1953 necessitating some alterations to the fabric of the building.
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity.
High level of authenticity. Some alteration in the 1950s associated with the new organ. The roof was replaced with Colorbond in 1993, otherwise the place is highly intact.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Mail p 31 | 19 January 1939 | ||
| R Apperley R Irving and P Reynolds A Pictorial Guide to Identifying Australian Architecture p 189 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9949 | Honouring the architects : Ochiltree and Hargrave designers of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Perth. History of the Christian Scientist Movement in Western Australia. | Journal article | 2012 |
| 9643 | First church of christ, scientist, Perth: conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2010 |
| 9940 | First Church of Christ Scientist | Conservation works report | 2012 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Art Deco |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | RENDER | Cement Dressed |
| Wall | CONCRETE | Reinforced Concrete |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
27 Nov 2001Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
23 Jul 2024Disclaimer
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