Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
75 William St Perth
Location Details
Cnr Hay St
Construction Date
Constructed from 1868 to 1872
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 23 May 1995 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Uniting Church Inventory | Completed | 01 Oct 1996 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 11 Jun 1973 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Dec 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
Statement of Significance
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The following statement, is taken from the gazetted permanent State Register Entry for the place, as the reasons for its cultural heritage significance: Wesley Church has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:
+ the place is a fine example of Victorian Academic Gothic architecture;
+ the place occupies a strategic position at the corner of Hay and William Streets and makes a major contribution to the streetscape of central Perth;
+ the place is a landmark in the city;
+ the place is held in high regard by the members of the Uniting Church and the general community;
+ the building is closely associated with the establishment and growth of the State and, in particular, with the Hardey and Shenton families;
+ the place is highly significant as one of the remaining buildings by Richard Roach Jewell, an important colonial architect;
+ the place is highly significant in the history of Methodism in Western Australia; and,
+ the place is one of a small number of remaining colonial buildings of the mid-nineteenth century, the loss of which would greatly diminish the historic building stock of Perth.
Physical Description
Church constructed of two tone Flemish bond brick work with steeply pitched roof and landmark spire with a weathercock. The spire is surrounded by four small spires capped with metal finials. The north east tower replicates these smaller spires above the gable. Lancet windows with plate tracery to the east facade. Angle buttresses divide the nave into five bays.
History
Refer to Assessment Documentation for permanent entry into the State Register of Heritage Places
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity as it has been restored to original detail.
Condition
Good
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3757 | Wesley Church, Perth WA Conservation Plan | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1998 |
| 9973 | Wesley Church | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2012 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Academic Gothic |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Ceramic Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
02 Nov 2021Disclaimer
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.