St Leonard's Anglican Church - Denmark, Western Australia
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S 34° 57.663 E 117° 21.297
50H E 532405 N 6131218
The church is the oldest building in town
Waymark Code: WMMVPQ
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 11/10/2014
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Construction of St Leonard's began early in 1899. Percy Harrison designed the church and the Millars (timber millers) donated the land and provided structural timber at a discounted price. The Church was built using voluntary labour. In October 1899 Bishop Riley dedicated the building as the "Mission Church", the name St Leonard's was chosen for the church in 1914.
Originally the Church faced Strickland St and access was by steps. After the cemetary was opened in Denmark (about 1910) and funerals were taken in the Church, the stairs were found to be too steep to carry a coffin in and out. The interior was turned around and the entrance placed away from the street at the western end.
Cyclone Alby caused severe damage to St Leonard's Church in 1978, the
cyclonic winds destroyed much of the roof and lifted the church partly off it's stumps. Timber struts were placed on the southern side of the building to keep it upright., they still remain in place.
St Leonards is the oldest surviving building in Denmark
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 10/15/1899
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anglican
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 8:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:30 AM
Street address of Church:
Cnr Strickland & Mitchell Sts
Denmark, W.A Australia
6333
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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