St Paul's Presbyterian Church, Whanganui, NZ
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Phronimos
S 39° 55.985 E 175° 02.885
60H E 333216 N 5577845
This Blue Plaque is on the street wall of St. Paul's in the City Presbyterian Church, commemorates the Architect who designed the building.
Waymark Code: WM1AW4M
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 10/16/2024
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The text on the blue plaque reads...
St. Paul's
Presbyterian
Church
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Built in 1913, this church
was designed by eminent Architect
William Gray Young of Wellington
Whanganui Regional Heritage Trust - 2022
The first church in Victoria Avenue was built in 1856 and was burned down in 1868.
A new church, with spire and large bell imported from London was ready for opening in 1868 but before dedication the following Sunday, it was burnt to the ground. Arson was suspected.
In 1870, a replacement was built of the same design . The last service at this church was held in June 1913.
The congregation then moved to the brick and Oamaru stone church at 112 Guyton Street designed by important Wellington architect William Gray Young. The foundation stone of this church was laid in November 1912 and it was opened in 1913.
Source. St Paul’s Presbyterian Church - Brief Historical Information (accessed 15 October 2024)