
St Luke's
Zeehan, Tasmania
The first church was built in 1890 at a cost of £250, it was a wood and iron hall that could seat approximately 150-200 people and situated in the main street. The foundation stone for the...
- Denomination
- Anglican
- Region
- West Coast
- Year Built
- 1890
- Architectural Style
- Church
- Heritage Status
- Not recorded
Overview
The first church was built in 1890 at a cost of £250, it was a wood and iron hall that could seat approximately 150-200 people and situated in the main street.
The foundation stone for the new building was laid by Bishop Mercer on 9th November 1907 with a large congregation of well wishers. The structure, in Belstead Street was to be built of concrete using local mine tailings and would seat over 300. The building was designed by Mr. Alexander North.
On the 11th August 1909 the church was dedicated by the Archdeacon of Launceston, the Venerable A. Beresford and ably assisted by other Clergy. Because of the flourishing silver mines the building was free from all debts in a short period.
During the early 1970s an idea came about to use the church for exhibiting a local artists (Kent) painting, this would benefit the community as well as the proceeds going towards the church restoration fund.
When the church closed, it was decided that St Luke's church would be restored and used to benefit the whole community.
This building has recently listed for sale.
History
1890
First church built in the main street
built1907-11-09
Foundation stone for the new building laid by Bishop Mercer
1909-08-11
Church dedicated by the Archdeacon of Launceston
dedicatedduring the early 1970s
Church used to exhibit a local artist's painting and raise restoration funds
Gallery
References
- A Short History of St Luke's Church, Zeehan, Tasmania 1909-1971Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- Geoffrey Stephens, The Anglican Church in Tasmania : a diocesan history to mark the sesquicentenary : 1992, Hobart, 1991, p. 129Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- The Weekly Courier newspaper. 02 May 1903, p. 22, photographer, WilliamsTasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- Patrick Howard, The Zeehan El Dorado : a history of Zeehan, P Howard, Blackman's Bay, 2006, pp 255-259Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- The Tasmanian Mail newspaper, 11 Sep 1909, p. 22, photographer unknownTasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- The Weekly Courier newspaper, 02 Sep 1909, p. 18, photographer, A. WilkinsonTasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- The Weekly Courier newspaper, 14 Nov 1907, p. 22, photograph by Channon and Co.Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- The Weekly Courier newspaper, 19 Aug 1909, p. 21, photographer L.A. WilkinsonTasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- A short History of St Luke's Church Zeehan, Tasmania 1909-1971Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Links
- New Anglican Church (1907, November 11). Examiner (Launceston, Tas.: 1900 - 1954), p. 5. Retrieved October 20, 2019
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Services
No longer used as a church
Open
Not recorded
Address
20 Belstead Street, Zeehan TAS 7469
Contact
Not recorded
Accessibility
Not recorded


