St John's Anglican Church, Dalby, Anglican church building in Dalby, Australia
Description
St John's is an Anglican church in Dalby featuring Gothic revival style with a steep roof, pointed arches, and decorative trim. Located on Cunningham Street, the interior contains original furnishings and modern systems installed for comfort.
History
The present building was constructed between 1922 and 1923, replacing a timber structure from 1876 that had become unsafe. The new construction was engineered with special foundations on solid ground to avoid the structural problems that had affected earlier versions.
Culture
The church displays memorial stained glass windows that local parishioners donated over the years, creating visual stories within the building. These windows reflect the deep connection between the community and their place of worship.
Practical
The building is equipped with modern amenities including air conditioning to keep the interior comfortable. Visitors should know that heritage status means the building maintains its historic character throughout.
Did you know?
Architect Henry James Marks designed reinforced concrete foundations laid on solid yellow clay to prevent structural problems that had affected earlier buildings. This engineering choice made the church more resistant to local ground conditions.
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