The site of the deconsecrated church in Glen Forrest is now a part of a private residence which was completed in 2017 by Irredale Pedersen Hook Architects.
History of St Andrew's...
Although Anglican Church services began in Smith's Mill (g
Glen Forrest) c.1890, it was 1903 before a dedicated church was constructed. It was the first Anglican Church built in the hills, and remains the shire's oldest church. Local orchardist, gravel merchant , prominent landowner and Greenmount Road Board inaugural Chairman WH McGlew donated the land. Bishop Riley officiated at the laying of the foundation stone on 5th November 1903. The building was consecrated on 25th February 1904, some 12 months before the nearby Baptist (later Methodist) Church was completed. various additions have been made to the church, including a porch in 1986; a stained glass window designed in 1987 by Judy Kotai to commemorate the daughters of Ellen and Arthur Shepherd, and, in 1990, a memorial garden.
Photos below: Photo (1), 1995 courtesy of the Shire of Mundaring and Photos (2 & 3), 2018 courtesy of Archdaily.
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