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Lesmurdie Parish Community Centre

Author

Shire of Kalamunda

Place Number

10475
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Location

207 Lesmurdie Rd Lesmurdie

Location Details

Local Government

Kalamunda

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1958

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 01 Aug 2013 Category 3

Category 3

Conservation of the place is desirable. Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place.

Catholic Church Inventory Adopted

Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

·         The place has social value for the members of the community who attend the church
·         The place has historic value for its association with the expansion of the district in the period following World War II.

Physical Description

Pale brick two storey structure with tiled roof. Asymmetric plan form with projecting wing incorporating a niche with the Virgin Mary flanked by tall thin stained glass strip windows. Two storey recessed section demonstrates rhythm and form in the two levels with the patterning of the windows and doors replicated at both levels. Both the verandah and balcony are enclosed by brick balustrade and iron railing.

History

Technology, religion

Integrity/Authenticity

Level of Integrity - Moderate; Level of Authenticity - Moderate

Condition

Fair to good The community building was constructed in 1958 by local builder Stan Costello who undertook a large body of work for the Catholic Church. The building added to the services and facilities that are grouped in the vicinity.

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Stan Costello Architect 1958 -

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Architectural Styles

Style
Post-War Ecclesiastical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof TILE Cement Tile

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Religion

Creation Date

29 Jan 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

04 Jan 2017

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