Local Government
Bayswater
Region
Metropolitan
61 - 79 Seventh Av Maylands
to be assessed as part of P15823 Eighth Av Precinct
Fatima Shrine
Marian Shrine
Bayswater
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1924
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold | Current | 22 Feb 2002 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Feb 2020 | Classification 2 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Jun 1997 | Classification 2 | |
| Catholic Church Inventory | Completed | 01 Jul 1998 | ||
This place is significant for its social, cultural and spiritual associations and makes an important contribution to the streetscape. It is considered to be part of the Maylands Townsite.
The church is a tall design rendered in a sparse utilitarian style, which was a style favoured by the renouned architect John Hawes. This style was used in ancient times and by early Spanish architects in California and the Caribbean, as it was considered suitable for a hot and sunny climate. The building features very large and somewhat disproportionate roundel windows set high in the walls, which ensure an excellent use of light at all times. It has load bearing brickwork with stucco trimmings and dressings with a tiled roof. A notable feature is the large stained glass window depicting the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ, which is highlighted in the late afternoon and twilight. The church is open daily between 7am and 6pm.
The foundation stone was laid on 29 June 1924 by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Perth, Most Rev P J Clune and the priest was Rev P Lynch. The building was designed by M Mullen and built by R McMullan. The building has some aesthetic appeal and social value and is an important landmark set high on a raised site.
Integrity - High Authenticity - High
Good
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| George McMullen | Architect | 1924 | - |
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 211 | Local Heritage Survey Number |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5215 | Final report : conservation works to replace deteriorated gable crosses under the Heritage Grants Program 2000/01 of the Heritage Council of WA at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church / Heritage consultant Patrick Irwin. | Report | 2001 |
| 4312 | Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church Maylands: conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1999 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Romanesque |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | METAL | Steel |
| Other | STONE | Limestone |
| Roof | TILE | Ceramic Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Other | CONCRETE | Other Concrete |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
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