Local Government
Albany
Region
Great Southern
Location
35 Earl St Albany
Location Details
Other Name(s)
House
Residence
Construction Date
Constructed from 1880
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 27 Oct 2020 |
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 | 30 Jun 2001 | Category C | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 27 Oct 2020 | Considerable | |
Statement of Significance
Seventh Day Adventist Church has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: It was the first purpose-built church erected for the Seventh Day Adventists in Albany and continued to be used for almost 40 years. It is a rare example of a timber church building in Albany townsite Although converted to a residence, the church retains a high level of authenticity and is still in-situ
Physical Description
Some of the notable features of this place include: • Timber frame with weatherboard cladding • Prominent gable • Steeply pitched corrugated iron roof • Small timber porch • Arched windows on side elevations Some obvious modifications include: • Adapted into a residence • Possibly original external flat sheeting above dado has been replaced with timber weatherboard • Skylights on east and west gables • New door installed on western elevation • Small highlight/ventilation windows installed on western elevation and front gable
History
Prior to building their own church, the Seventh Day Adventists held their services in the Oddfellows Hall in Aberdeen Street. In late 1923, a block of land was secured in Earl Street for a purpose-built church building. On 18 October the first service in the new church was led by Pastor Piper, President of the WA Conference of Seventh Day Adventists and attended by a large gathering. He was assisted by Mr E. Rosendhal (Principal of the Darling Range Missionary School) and Pastor Robinson. The church was officially dedicated on Sunday 19th October 1924. In 1962, the Seventh Day Adventists moved to their new church building on Albany Hwy. The original church eventually became a private residence.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Moderate/Low Authenticity: High/Moderate
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage TODA Y Site visit and Assessment | |||
| Sunday Times | 17/08/1924 | ||
| Albany Advertiser - pg 3 | 04/10/1924 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
17 Mar 2000Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
10 Jan 2022Disclaimer
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.