Wesleyan church
8 Hyde Street FOOTSCRAY, Maribyrnong City
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Statement of Significance
Built of local stone but in an originally conservative design, the church gains distinction only from what is thought to be Polain's 1888 detailing. Otherwise it has long served as a local social gathering place and is a major contributor to a valuable civic precinct which draws on mainly Medieval styles for its architecture.
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Wesleyan church - Physical Description 1
This church differs slightly from the other three basalt Early English Gothic revival churches in the city, in that the main nave window is large and circular and is set within a giant pointed architrave built from brick. A similar architrave surrounds the door and the bands of red brick taken across the gabled end are also unusual. Unusual attributes may well be the design of Polain in his 1888 extensions and the unusual gabled vestry (rear) is almost certainly his.
Wesleyan church - Integrity
External Integrity
The front and side fence (presumed picket) has been removed, the residence demolished and the rose window sheeted over.
Wesleyan church - Physical Description 2
Streetscape
Contributory to a valuable civic precinct which includes the municipal offices, school and, across Napier Street, the former National Bank.
Heritage Study and Grading
Maribyrnong - City of Footscray Urban Conservation Study
Author: Graeme Butler
Year: 1989
Grading:
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FORMER BARKLY THEATREVictorian Heritage Register H0878
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FOOTSCRAY RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXVictorian Heritage Register H1563
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HENDERSON HOUSEVictorian Heritage Register H0183
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