Franz Josef New Zealand Church is a photograph by Joan Carroll which was uploaded on December 31st, 2017.
Franz Josef New Zealand Church
The appeal of Franz Josef on the South Island of New Zealand is the scenery and the outdoor activities. But in our travels, I noticed a charming... more
by Joan Carroll
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Franz Josef New Zealand Church
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Joan Carroll
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The appeal of Franz Josef on the South Island of New Zealand is the scenery and the outdoor activities. But in our travels, I noticed a charming little church down a tree-lined driveway and one afternoon made time to visit. Not only is St James' Anglican Church a charming church, it has a fascinating history. The church became famous worldwide when the view of the Franz Josef Glacier from the its altar window was featured on a 1946 9d 'Peace' stamp. The stamp was named 'A Spirit of Thankfulness' and was part of an issue which commemorated the end of World War II. At the time the glacier was visible in the valley seen in the background but by 1954 had disappeared from view. The glacier reappeared in the view in 1997 but has since retreated again. The church is made of board and batten construction and was opened in April 1931. It combines elements of both Gothic Revival and Arts and Crafts styles. Due to the buildings architectural quality the NZ Historic Places Trust classifies the Church as a Category 1 building, signifying an historic place of special or outstanding historical or cultural significance or value. The visitor’s book in the church attests to the fact that not all visitors to Franz Josef focus solely on outdoor activities!
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