Local Government
Northam
Region
Avon Arc
77 Wellington St Northam
Cnr Wellington & Gordon Sts
Convent and School
Northam
Avon Arc
Constructed from 1890, Constructed from 1955
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Feb 1998 | 2. Considerable significance | |
| Catholic Church Inventory | Adopted | 01 Jul 1998 | ||
St Joseph's church has aesthetic significance, displaying many Gothic features. The church, school and convent have social significance in that it provides the focus for the Catholic community which has made a large contribution to the district over the years. St Joseph’s catholic group is aesthetically pleasing and contributes to the streetscape and character of Northam.
This substantial red brick building has a steeply pitched tiled roof, and has Gothic windows and buttresses. A smaller gabled section mirrors and balances the main gabled section on the front elevation. With the continued growth of the Catholic community, extensions to the church were built in 1955. 1890 (convent) 1902 (church), 1955. 1912 (school)
St Joseph's Church, built in 1902, replaced an earlier church which had been built with strong community support between 1877-79. The growth of the Catholic community in Northam led to the establishment of a separate parish, distinctive from Newcastle (Toodyay), in the 1890s. The old church became inadequate, and plans for a new church were drawn up and fundraising carried out. The Catholic community has made a large contribution to the district over the years. The St Joseph's convent was established in 1890 and the first parish priest, Father Treacy was installed soon after. A new St Joseph's School opened in 1912 and today continues to provide education to many young people in the district.
Integrity: High degree Authenticity: High degree
Good
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavanagh (James) & Cavanagh (Michael) | Architect | - | - |
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Municipal Inventory | Shire of Northam | 1998 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Gothic |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Cement Tile |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
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