Local Government
Northam
Region
Avon Arc
103 Duke St East Northam
Methodist Church & Hall
Northam
Avon Arc
Constructed from 1892, Constructed from 1988
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 19 Feb 2020 | |
| State Register | Registered | 19 Aug 2008 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Nov 2004 | 1.Exceptional significance | |
The old Methodist Church has aesthetic significance as an example of a late nineteenth century church building with Gothic features. It has historical and social significance, having links with the Temperance Movement and having been used as a soup kitchen during the Depression years. The new church has aesthetic and architectural significance as an example of the Federation Romanesque style. It continues to have social significance for the people of Northam who support the Uniting Church.
The first church on the site was built in 1892, It is a stone structure, with a steeply pitched roof and Gothic windows and door. It has a cement brick kitchen added to the rear. The new church, in front of original, faces Duke Street. Buttresses extend beyond the wall to create pinnacles.
The first church was completed in 1892 at a cost of £468-11-0. The rapid growth of the Northam population as a result of the railway yards and the rush to the Eastern Goldfields, meant it was soon too small to accommodate worshippers. After less than ten years the new church was built directly in front of the old church. The old church was used as the church hall and Sunday School, and during the 1930s depression it served as a soup kitchen providing relief aid. The Methodist presence in Northam around c.1900 was very strong, with people like James Byfield, J R Morrell and W J Stewart having a strong influence. The Temperance Movement was linked to the Wesleyan presence, and the first Wesleyan church services were held at the Temperance Hall. In 1972 the Methodist Church amalgamated with the Presbyterian Church to form St Paul's United Parish.
Integrity: Moderate degree Authenticity: Moderate degree
Good
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hine | Architect | - | - |
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Minicipal Inventory | Town of Northam | 1998 |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9199 | Uniting Church Hall, Northam. Structural report. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2007 |
| 9269 | Uniting Church & Hall Duke Street, Northam | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2009 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church Hall |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
| Federation Gothic |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Painted Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Domestic activities |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
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