St Michael and All Angels
Bagdad, Tasmania
Originally called St Thomas' the foundation stone was laid 6th November 1903 by Mrs. Mercer. This wooden church was dedicated in April 1904. In June 1919, in the presence of a large...
- Denomination
- Anglican
- Region
- South
- Year Built
- 1903
- Architectural Style
- Church
- Heritage Status
- Heritage listed
Overview
Originally called St Thomas' the foundation stone was laid 6th November 1903 by Mrs. Mercer. This wooden church was dedicated in April 1904.
In June 1919, in the presence of a large congregation of people the Governor Sir Francis Newdegate laid the foundation stone for the new chancel.
This church was on the 1997 Anglican rationalisation list. It was last being used as a play centre and is listed to be closed in 2018.
In July 2020, the building was sold and transferred into private ownership.
History
1903-11-06
Foundation stone laid for original wooden church
builtApril 1904
Wooden church dedicated
dedicatedJune 1919
Foundation stone laid for new chancel
built1997
Listed on Anglican rationalisation list
2018
Listed to be closed
closedJuly 2020
Building sold and transferred into private ownership
soldJuly 2020
Building transferred into private ownership
transferred
Gallery
References
- The Tasmanian Mail newspaper, 06 Apr 1911, p. 22, photographer unknownTasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- D Henslowe, Our Heritage of Anglican Churches in Tasmania, Printed by Mercury-Walsh, Moonah, 1978, p. 12Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Links
- Bagdad Anglican Church (1919, June 02). The Mercury (Hobart, Tas.: 1860 - 1954), p. 5. Retrieved September 01, 2019
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- Bagdad Anglican Church (1903, November 06). The Mercury (Hobart, Tas.: 1860 - 1954), p. 5. Retrieved September 01, 2019
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Services
Private residence
Open
Not recorded
Address
42 School Road, Bagdad TAS 7030
Contact
Not recorded
Accessibility
Not recorded
