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Uniting Church & Hall

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

15261
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Location

Cnr Railway & South Sts Harrismith

Location Details

Local Government

Wickepin

Region

Wheatbelt

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
RHP - To be assessed Current 25 Jun 2004

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Uniting Church Inventory Completed 01 Oct 1996

Values

The place is a good example of a Late 20th Century Ecclesiastical Church.

The place demonstrates the way of life associated with the Uniting Church.

The place is associated with the development of Wickepin and Harrismith.

Physical Description

□ Double volume brick structure

□ High pitches A frame tile roof

□ Geometric configured windows between pillars

□ Hall is similar light-coloured brick – with hipped tiles roof

History

Within the Wheatbelt region there are 24 parish properties belonging to the Uniting Church in Australia. Ten of these places have been assessed thought the heritage Inventory of Uniting Church and it was determined that these 10 places have state heritage significance. The ages of these 10 churches range from 38 to 95 years old. Of these 10 churches there are three that were built between 1958 and 1962, these being the Uniting churches at Kukerin, Wickepin and Harrismtih. All of these churches were constructed of brick with iron or tile roofs.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Architectural Styles

Style
Post-War Ecclesiastical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof TILE Ceramic Tile

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Religion

Creation Date

14 Jan 2000

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

04 May 2022

Disclaimer

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.