Bethany United Church
Petites, Terre-Neuve et Labrador, A0M, Canada
Reconnu formellement en:
1994/06/04
Autre nom(s)
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Liens et documents
Date(s) de construction
1859/01/01
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2005/02/10
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
Bethany United Church is a vernacular, wooden, Gothic Revival church centrally located in Petites, Newfoundland. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
Valeur patrimoniale
The Bethany United Church was designated a Registered Heritage Structure because it has historic, environmental and aesthetic values.
Bethany United Church has historic value because it is thought to be the oldest wooden church on Newfoundland island. According to church records plans were set into motion to begin construction in 1859. Records show details such as materials purchased, like lumber and nails, as early as August 1859. Materials were shipped to Petites where the local residents undertook the job of construction.
Bethany United Church has environmental value because it is located in the center of town on a barren, rocky site. It is easily seen from most positions in the town and stands out as the prominent view from the ocean as one enters the harbour. It is situated near two ponds and a small cemetery that holds the graves of original settlers.
Bethany United Church has aesthetic value because it is a good example of an early, wooden, Gothic Revival church. The simple lines and delicately arched windows attest to the spiritual nature of the building while the sturdy tower provides a focal point, from land and sea. Interior details like the balcony, classical columns and decorative diamond pattern moulding attest to the community’s efforts and craftsmanship. A unique ogee arched stained glass window features prominently high above the alter.
Source: HFNL unnumbered designation file: "Petites - Bethany United Church."
Éléments caractéristiques
All those characteristics of representative of an outport Gothic Revival church, including:
-arched, label moulding above windows;
-single hung, multipaned windows;
-stained glass, ogee arched window;
-steeply pitched gable roof;
-narrow wooden clapboard;
-tower with main entrance;
-cresting at top of tower; and,
-all original interior features such as the balcony, Classical columns and diamond patterned moulding.
All those elements that define the building as a landmark including:
-location in the center of town;
-visibility from the harbour; and,
-location in respect to gravesites of original settlers to the community.
Reconnaissance
Juridiction
Terre-Neuve et Labrador
Autorité de reconnaissance
Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
Loi habilitante
Historic Resources Act
Type de reconnaissance
Structure patrimoniale inscrite au répertoire
Date de reconnaissance
1994/06/04
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
s/o
Thème - catégorie et type
- Exprimer la vie intellectuelle et culturelle
- L'architecture et l'aménagement
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
Historique
- Religion, rituel et funéraille
- Centre religieux ou lieu de culte
Architecte / Concepteur
s/o
Constructeur
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Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, 1 Springdale Street, St. John's, NL
Réfère à une collection
Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
NL-1594
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
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