Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
16 Aberdeen St Perth
Location Details
Includes Hall & Offices Also part of Northbridge Urban Renewal Area 14590
Construction Date
Constructed from 1936
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 06 May 2022 | ||
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | ||
| Heritage List | Adopted | 31 Aug 2021 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 20 May 2003 |
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 | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 09 Sep 1996 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed | 30 Jun 1994 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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Statement of Significance
The place is State Registered refer to the Register Entry Assessment Documentation
The place is of aesthetic significance as a finely detailed Inter-War Gothic style building.
The place is of historic significance as it is closely associated with the growth and development of the Lutheran Church in Western Australia.
The place is valued by the Lutheran Church community of Perth as a centre for their religious activities.
The building is one of two churches designed in the Inter-War Gothic Style by Spanney that feature the use of Darlington Laterite Stone.
The place is representative of small churches dating from the early to mid-twentieth century, particularly in its use of elements of the Gothic style.
Physical Description
Church with stone walls and tiled roof; building features short tower and pyramidal roof.
History
OSt John's Church was designed by the architect Richard Spanney (Spangenberg) in c1934 using ironstone from Darlington. Prior to this, the Lutherans had a church and school in Fitzgerald Street, on a block of land granted to them for this purpose by the Government. This was soon after the arrival of their first pastor E. Fischer, in April 1901, who established the first Lutheran congregations in Western Australia.
During the First World War, the Lutherans suffered considerable hostility because of their German ancestry. This resulted in a number of families returning to Europe after the War. Those who remained, undertook to build a new church with funds from the sale of some property, and with the help of members. Building materials used in the original church were re-used in the construction of the new church in Aberdeen Street. The new Church was dedicated on Sunday June 7th, 1936.
Integrity/Authenticity
Largely as originally intact with detail intact.
Condition
Fair
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Spanney | Architect | - | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Northbridge Heritage Inventory | Develop WA - MRA | Aug 2002 | |
| Central Perth Heritage Inventory | Develop WA - MRA | 2016 | |
| Burswood Bridge and Road Project Northbridge Tunnel Area Heritage Assessment and Report | Ronald Bodycoat AMLFRAIA Duncan Stephen and Mercer Architects |
Other Keywords
Normalisation effective from 6 May 2022 upon the gazettal of City Planning Scheme No. 2 Amendment No. 46 and Local Planning Scheme No. 26 (Normalised Redevelopment Areas) Amendment No. 4 (refer to Council Ordinary Meeting held on 31 August 2021)
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11560 | St John's Lutheran Church | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2017 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church Hall |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church Hall |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Gothic |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Laterite |
| Wall | CONCRETE | Concrete Block |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
27 Nov 2023Disclaimer
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