Wesley Uniting Church, Broken Hill, Methodist church in Broken Hill, Australia
Wesley Uniting Church is a Gothic Revival building constructed from roughly hewn stone with brick detailing, located at the corner of Cobalt and Sulphide Streets. The complex includes a hall that originally functioned as a school and community gathering space.
The foundation stone was laid in 1888 and the building opened that same December, originally designed to hold around 880 worshippers. Its construction coincided with the silver mining boom that shaped the town's early development.
The stained glass windows from 1927 commemorate soldiers who died in the First World War, having been transferred from earlier Methodist churches. They serve as quiet reminders of the community's sacrifice during that period.
The church sits at a central intersection making it easy to locate while walking through town. Access is straightforward, and the building is clearly visible from the street.
In the 1980s, Australian artist Pro Hart filmed a carpet commercial in the church hall, and a paint mark from the production remains visible today. This unexpected use connects the building's history with the local art scene.
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