Local Government
Dowerin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
17 Dowall St Minnivale
Location Details
Construction Date
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N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Dec 1995 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Dec 1995 |
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Statement of Significance
Minnivale Church is significant because of the number of people who worshipped here. All denominations were permitted to use the building. As such it stands as a reminder of times when small communities had their spiritual welfare attended to by travelling ministers and priests. Minnivale Church is cm example of the determination to provide and scattered population. Today it is used mainly by the Church of Christ, although originally it was a Methodist Church.
Physical Description
Minnivale Church us a simple brick building with timber floor, altar rail and ceiling. It is well maintained and is an excellent example of vernacular church building in the wheatbelt.
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 | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
12 Nov 1996Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.