Perth Central Baptist Church

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Perth Central Baptist Church
Religion
Affiliation Baptist
Year consecrated 1899
StatusDemolished
Location
Location Perth, Western Australia, Australia
StateWestern Australia
Metropolitan Perth.svg
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Location within Perth metropolitan area
Geographic coordinates 31°56′57″S115°51′38″E / 31.9491°S 115.8606°E / -31.9491; 115.8606
Architecture
Architect(s) James Hine
General contractor W.J. Brown & Son
Completed1899
Construction cost£1,500
Specifications
Direction of façadeEast
Capacity350

The Perth Central Baptist Church was a church building in Perth, Western Australia. The church was completed in 1899 and demolished in 1979 to make way for the Alexander Library Building. The foundation stone for the church was incorporated into the library building.

The church was officially opened on 5 May 1899. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Perth Baptist Church - The Opening". The West Australian. 8 May 1899. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
  2. "Perth Baptist Church - The New Building". The Daily News. 5 May 1899. Retrieved 25 July 2013.