Old St. Paul's, Wellington (must see)
Old Saint Paul's is an Anglican church. The church was completed in 1866 in the Gothic Revival architectural style. The architect was Reverend Frederick Thatcher, the vicar of Saint Paul's in Thorndon.
A south transept, designed by Christian Julius Toxward, was added in 1868 to protect the church from high winds. He also designed a north transept and an extension of the north aisle in 1874 and a choir vestry in 1882.
The Diocese moved to the new Saint Paul's Cathedral in 1964. The New Zealand Government purchased Old Saint Paul's in 1967 and restored it in order to avoid demolition.
The church now displays flags in the nave that represent the Royal Navy, the New Zealand Merchant Navy and the United States Marine Corps. The interior of Old Saint Paul's has memorial plaques, specifically for those who died in World War I.
The church is now a historical site and an event venue managed by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.
A south transept, designed by Christian Julius Toxward, was added in 1868 to protect the church from high winds. He also designed a north transept and an extension of the north aisle in 1874 and a choir vestry in 1882.
The Diocese moved to the new Saint Paul's Cathedral in 1964. The New Zealand Government purchased Old Saint Paul's in 1967 and restored it in order to avoid demolition.
The church now displays flags in the nave that represent the Royal Navy, the New Zealand Merchant Navy and the United States Marine Corps. The interior of Old Saint Paul's has memorial plaques, specifically for those who died in World War I.
The church is now a historical site and an event venue managed by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.
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Sight Name: Old St. Paul's
Sight Location: Wellington, New Zealand (See walking tours in Wellington)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Wellington, New Zealand (See walking tours in Wellington)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
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