St Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church

Author

Shire of Quairading

Place Number

24785

Location

135 Heggarty St Quairading

Location Details

cnr McLennan St

Local Government

Quairading

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1936

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 18 Apr 1996 Category 2

Statement of Significance

The church is significant in the townscape of Quairading. The associations with the Catholic community, and sense of place evoked by memories of ceremonies and celebrations that have taken place are significant. The architecture is a fine example of the period by a respected architect.

Physical Description

Formal white rendered structure with a corrugated iron roof. Gabled frontage features an arched entry.

History

In 1906 the Catholic St Francis Xavier pioneers were in Quairading

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact Authenticity: High degree

Condition

Very Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
E le B Henderson Architect 1936 -

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 Romanesque

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof BRICK Rendered Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Religion

Creation Date

27 Feb 2013

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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