Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
Cnr Fitzgerald & Aberdeen Sts Northbridge
Location Details
Part of 2030 St Brigids Complex - RHP
Construction Date
Constructed from 1904 to 1957
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 16 Dec 1991 |
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 | ||||
| Catholic Church Inventory | Completed | 01 Jul 1998 |
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Heritage Council | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft |
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Statement of Significance
The place has social, historic and aesthetic significance for associations with the Mercy Sisters, St. Brigid's Convent and the history and development of the Roman Catholic Church in Western Australia.
Physical Description
Church designed in the Federation Gothic style with elements of Romanesque architecture also included in the design. Steeply pitched gable roof with tower and spire, arched windows with stucco decoration. Face brick construction general with rendered bonds. The church was extended to the west and a new alter constructed in 1957.
History
St. Brigid's Church located adjacent to St. Brigid's School was built in 1904 and designed by prominent architects Cavanagh & Cavanagh. In 1957, the building was extended to the west to include a new alter. The building features the 1905 pipe organ in the gallery, mahogany mews and large religious sculptures.
Northbridge is an inner suburban area, named because it is just north of Perth across the railway bridge. It was approved as a suburb name in 1982.
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity.
High level of authenticity.
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavanagh & Cavanagh | Architect | - | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9609 | St Brigid's church and presbytery, Northbridge: conservation management plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2010 |
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 |
|---|
| Federation Gothic |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
17 Apr 2023Disclaimer
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