Sydenham Heritage Church

The front facade of the Sydenham Heritage Church

2000s

The front view of the building showing the strong geometric forms and windows.

Area: South / Sydenham

Source: Kete Christchurch

Reference ID: CCL-Kete-1521

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Sydenham Heritage Church - East Facade

2000s

Sydenham Heritage Church is located at 343 Colombo Street and started life as the Wesleyan Methodist Church. The building was designed in the Gothic Revival style in 1877 by the Melbourne architectural firm of Crouch and Wilson and the building was opened in February 1878.In the 1960s with church attendance generally dropping, the church closed in 1971. The Seventh-day Adventist Church leased the building for a time, before it was sold to the Christian Congregational Church of Samoa.The building was purchased in 2001 by the Sydenham Heritage Trust, with an aim of restoration and earthquake strengthening.

Area: South / Sydenham

Source: Kete Christchurch

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Heritage Week at Sydenham Heritage Church

22 June 2007

During a recent Heritage Week the church organised a display depicting some of the history of the Sydenham area.

Area: South / Sydenham

Source: Kete Christchurch

Reference ID: CCL-Kete-1527

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Sydenham Heritage Church, South Facade

2 November 2004

Sydenham Heritage Church was located at 343 Colombo Street and started life as the Wesleyan Methodist Church.The building was designed in the Gothic Revival style in 1877 by the Melbourne architectural firm of Crouch and Wilson and the building was opened in February 1878.
In the 1960s with church attendance generally dropping, the church closed in 1971. The Seventh-day Adventist Church leased the building for a time, before it was sold to the Christian Congregational Church of Samoa.
The building was purchased in 2001 by the Sydenham Heritage Trust, with an aim of restoration and earthquake strengthening.

Area: South / Sydenham

Source: Kete Christchurch

Reference ID: CCL-Kete-44481

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Chatterton Wedding Group

1941

Outside Durham Street Methodist Church

Area: South / Sydenham

Source: Entry in the 2012 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Reference ID: CCL-PH12-043

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Sydenham Heritage Church, Colombo Street

7 February 2008

Exterior view of the Sydenham Heritage Church on the corner of Colombo street and Brougham Street. A sign for Blue Jean Cuisine restaurant is visible on the right before the Church.

Creator: Milly Hopkins

Area: South / Sydenham

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-MiHo-2008-0123

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