Lesmurdie Baptist Church

Author

Shire of Kalamunda

Place Number

10356

Location

1 Varley St Lesmurdie

Location Details

Cnr Brady Rd

Local Government

Kalamunda

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1986, Constructed from 1971

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 21 Jul 1997 Category 4

Statement of Significance

Culturally significant. Result of voluntary labour (particularly Peter May & Tim Hounes). Church begun in 1970. Emphasis laid on teaching, particularly the young, and attendance now requires 2 services every Sunday. Centre of religious worship.

Physical Description

Irregular shape - designed for teaching and house of worship, for possible enlargement. Plain glass windows. Hall is original church. Sanctuary was added in 1986.

History

Religion, technology 1971 (church) 1986 (sanctuary)

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Good Modifications: Sanctuary addition.

Condition

Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Geoff Brown Architect 1986 -
Frank Holland Architect 1971 -

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RELIGIOUS Church, Cathedral or Chapel
Original Use RELIGIOUS Church, Cathedral or Chapel

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Steel

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Religion

Creation Date

22 Jan 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

04 Jan 2017

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