St Andrew's Church Hall, Toogoolawah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Andrew's Church Hall |
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St Andrew's Church Hall, 2009
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| Location | Mangerton Street, Toogoolawah, Somerset Region, Queensland, Australia |
| Design period | 1900–1914 (early 20th century) |
| Built | 1906 |
| Official name: St Andrew's Church Hall | |
| Type | state heritage (built) |
| Designated | 21 October 1992 |
| Reference no. | 600500 |
| Significant period | 1906 (fabric) 1906–1912, 1920 (historical) |
| Significant components | trees/plantings |
| Builders | A D Menzies |
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St Andrew's Church Hall is a special old building in Toogoolawah, Queensland, Australia. It's listed on the Queensland Heritage Register because it's an important part of the area's history. This hall was built in 1906 by A D Menzies and has been used by the local community for many years.
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A Look Back at the Hall's Story
The St Andrew's Church Hall was built in 1906. It was made for the Anglican church community in Toogoolawah. The land it was built on belonged to Mary Elizabeth McConnel. She was from a nearby large property called Cressbrook.
How Toogoolawah Grew
The town of Cressbrook Creek, which later became Toogoolawah, started to grow in the late 1890s. Mary McConnel's husband, JH McConnel, divided up a big part of their Cressbrook land. He also built a factory to make condensed milk in 1898. The town grew even more when the Brisbane Valley railway line was finished in 1904. This train line connected Toogoolawah to Ipswich.
Building the Hall
Many people believe that Mary McConnel paid for the hall to be built. The builder was probably A D Menzies. He built many of the buildings in Toogoolawah until the mid-1920s.
The Archbishop officially opened the hall in September 1906. Anglican church services were held there for a few years. Then, St Andrew's Church was built between 1911 and 1912. After the church was finished, the hall became the Sunday School hall. In 1920, the church bought both the hall and the land from Mrs McConnel for £100.
The building has been moved from its first spot. It is now located next to the church. It has also had some changes made to it over the years.
What the Hall Looks Like
This building has one main floor and is made of timber. It sits among old trees on a corner block of land. This corner forms the edge of McConnel Park. St Andrew's Church is on one side of the hall. St Andrew's rectory and its gardens are on the other side.
Building Features
The hall has a roof made of corrugated iron that slopes down on two sides, called a gabled roof. There's a smaller roof at the back over the kitchen area. The front porch also has a gabled roof. The outside walls are made of dark painted timber boards, just like St Andrew's Church. The building stands on timber stumps.
The front porch has a solid timber fence, called a balustrade. The front gable has a fancy timber design and a metal decoration on top, called a finial. The windows now have glass louvres, which are like adjustable slats. The timber parts around the windows are painted white. Inside, the walls and ceiling are covered with a material called fibrous cement sheeting.
Why the Hall is Special
St Andrew's Church Hall was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992. This means it's recognized as an important historical place.
Showing Queensland's History
The hall, built in 1906, is important because it shows how the Anglican Church started in Toogoolawah. It helps us understand the history of the area.
Beautiful to Look At
The building and its grounds are considered beautiful by the community. They add to the nice look of the Toogoolawah town.
Important to the Community
The hall has a strong connection with the people of Toogoolawah. It's a key part of a historic and pretty area. This area includes St Andrew's church, the church hall, the rectory, and McConnel Park, which has the Toogoolawah War Memorial.
Connected to Important People
St Andrew's Church Hall is specially linked to the McConnel family. They helped a lot with the social and religious life in Toogoolawah.
See also
- St Andrew's Church, Toogoolawah
- St Andrew's Rectory, Toogoolawah
