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Newport Baptist Church Complex

Location

24-26 Mason Street NEWPORT, Hobsons Bay City

Level

Incl in HO area contributory

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?

The Newport Baptist Church complex comprising the Church, constructed in 1913 and the Hall, constructed in 1957, at 24-26 Mason Street, Newport.

How is it Significant?

The Newport Baptist Church complex is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Why is it Significant?

Historically, it is significant as a major public building that illustrates the second wave of population growth and community development in Newport during the Edwardian era. (AHC criterion A4)

Socially, it is significant for the important role it has played in the development of Newport as a meeting place that is highly valued by the local community. (AHC criterion G1)

Aesthetically, it is significant as a key civic complex that contributes to the historic character of the Mason Street civic and commercial precinct. (AHC criterion E1)

Group

Religion

Category

Church