Ross Memorial Church
| Ross Memorial Church | |
|---|---|
| Ross Memorial Uniting Church | |
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Ross Memorial Church, Perth | |
| 31°56′55″S 115°50′33″E / 31.94850°S 115.84255°ECoordinates: 31°56′55″S 115°50′33″E / 31.94850°S 115.84255°E | |
| Location | Hay St & Colin St, West Perth, Western Australia |
| Country | Australia |
| Denomination | Presbyterian |
| Website | Ross Memorial Church |
| History | |
| Founder(s) | Reverend Daniel Ross |
| Dedicated | 15th July 1916 |
| Associated people | Robert Alexander Gamble, Lord John Forrest |
| Architecture | |
| Status | Church |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architect(s) | James Hine F.R.I.B.A. |
| Architectural type | Chapel |
| Style | Federation Gothic revival |
| Completed | 1917 |
| Construction cost | £4,147 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Red brick, Sandstone |
The Ross Memorial Church is a Uniting Church building on Hay Street in West Perth, Western Australia.
History
It is named after Reverend Daniel Ross who was minister of the church from its inception until his death in 1917. It was completed in 1917 at a total construction cost of £4,147.
The architect for the project was James Hine, FRIBA, and the building contractor was R. A. Gamble. It was built in the Federation Gothic revival style.[1]
The church contains a pipe organ chamber with case, and display pipes arranged in 3 towers.[2]
Plaques on the walls describe the dedication and West Perth Heritage Trail text:
Dedication
This stone was laid
by the Right Honourable
Sir John Forrest
P.C., G.C.M.G., L.L.D..
Assisted by Lady Forrest
15th July 1916.James Hine, F.R.I.B.A.,
ArchitectR. A. Gamble,
Contractor
Heritage trail
The West Perth Presbyterian Church was first
established in Havelock Street in 1898. However, as the
congregation swelled during the gold boom years of the
1890s and early 1900s, it was found to be too small.
The Ross Memorial Church was built during the First
World War (1914 - 18), largely as a result of the efforts of
the Reverend Ross, who died only a few months after its
completion in 1917.
Present day
As well as services, the church is used for community functions and weddings.
It is currently listed with the Heritage Council of Western Australia, as Heritage Place No. 2235.[3]
Gallery
Dedication plaque
Viewed from Hay Street
Heritage plaque
References
- ↑ "Ross Memorial Church | Uniting Church in the City". Perthunitingchurch.com.au. 1912-10-22. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
- ↑ "West Perth Ross Memorial". Oswa.org.au. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
- ↑ "Ross Memorial Church & Ross Court". Heritage Council Places Database. Government of Western Australia. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
External links
- "Ross Memorial Church | Uniting Church in the City". Perthunitingchurch.com.au. 1912-10-22. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
- "Ross Memorial Church". Monument Australia. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
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