Bourke Street Wesleyan Chapel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bourke Street Wesleyan Chapel |
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Bourke Street Wesleyan Chapel, 348a Bourke Street, Darlinghurst, NSW
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| Location | 348a Bourke Street, Darlinghurst, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Owner | Wesleyan Church |
| Official name: Wesleyan Chapel | |
| Type | state heritage (built) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 457 |
| Type | Chapel |
| Category | Religion |
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The Bourke Street Wesleyan Chapel is a special old building in Darlinghurst, a part of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's known as a heritage-listed chapel, which means it's an important historical place that is protected. The building is owned by the Wesleyan Church. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. It was also called the Bourke Street Methodist Church.
The Chapel's History
This chapel, made of sandstone, was built a long time ago in 1847.
Later, in the 1970s, an eight-storey building was built right behind the chapel's original front and hall. This new part opened in 1979 as a residential building that helps people.
Why It's Protected
The Wesleyan Chapel is listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. This happened on 2 April 1999. Being on this list means the building is recognized as an important part of history. It is protected so future generations can learn from it.
