Old St Paul's | |
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41°16′35″S 174°46′49″E / 41.276262°S 174.780394°E | |
Address | Mulgrave Street, Wellington |
Country | New Zealand |
Previous denomination | Anglican |
History | |
Status |
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Founded | 21 August 1865 |
Founder(s) | Governor George Grey |
Dedication | Paul the Apostle |
Consecrated | 6 June 1866 by Bishop Charles Abraham |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Sold |
Architect(s) | Rev'd Frederick Thatcher |
Architectural type | Church |
Style | Gothic Revival |
Years built | 1865–1866 |
Designated | 26 November 1981 |
Reference no. | 38 |
Old St Paul's (formerly St Paul's Pro-Cathedral[1]) is a historic site, a city landmark (tourist attraction), and a wedding and event venue in the heart of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. The building served a dual role as the parish church of Thorndon and the pro-cathedral (provisional cathedral) of the Diocese of Wellington of the Anglican Church between 1866 and 1964. It exemplifies 19th-century Gothic Revival architecture adapted to colonial conditions and materials, and stands at 34 Mulgrave Street, Pipitea, close to Parliament Buildings.