Iona Church, Port Chalmers

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Iona Church is an historic church in Port Chalmers, New Zealand. The church building is listed as a Category I Historic Place.[1]

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Iona Church
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Iona church (1872 building on the right and the 1882 addition on the left)
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General information
Architectural styleGothic Revival style
LocationPort Chalmers, New Zealand
Coordinates45.8149134°S 170.6205786°E / -45.8149134; 170.6205786
Construction started1871
Completed1872
Design and construction
Architect(s)Nathaniel Wales
Renovating team
Architect(s)Mason and Wales
Designated21 April 1994
Reference no.7165
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History

Iona church was designed to replace an earlier wooden church. The new stone church was designed by Nathaniel Wales. The foundation stone was laid in 1871 and the building was opened on 7 January 1872. As a result of a growing congregation an additional gallery was added between 1882 and 1883. The new gallery became the main church and the original church building became the church hall.[1][2]

Current use

Iona Church is open for special services, concerts and the summer cruise ship season.[3]

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