They utilised the Scotch National Church on Charles Street, until the site on the corner of St John Street and Paterson Street was secured.

Fourteen designs for the new church were submitted by eight competing people hoping to have their design implemented at the central site. 

Talented architect William Henry Clayton, of Longford, won the competition.

Later in his life, Mr Clayton held the prestigious position of Colonial Architect to the New Zealand government.  

The building's foundation stone was laid by the Lieutenant-Governor Sir William Thomas Denison on October 16, 1849. 

The new church was constructed by William Tyson, a member of the church congregation. 

It was built at a cost of 3,956 pounds, or about $5,800 AUD today. 

The church was opened for worship on December 8, 1850 and was name Saint Andrew's Kirk. 

The organ was built in 1860 for a Campbell Town man, but did not make its way to St Andrew's until 1933.

In the intermediary, it was used at a mission in Hobart and a church in Latrobe.

After its arrival at St Andrew's, the organ was rebuilt and enlarged in 1961 and extended in 2005.

St Andrew’s Church can seat 500 people, and curious visitors often wander in. 

Over the years, additional structures including chambers and a Sunday school space were attached to the building. 

The Launceston City Council recommended the architectural appendages be removed in 1973.

They were demolished, and the northern end of the church was remodeled and extended into Civic Square. 

The newer section of the building contains meeting rooms and offices, and cost $111,138 to construct. 

A new vestibule was added to the church in 1986, and light and sound equipment were installed in the auditorium in 1996.

St Andrew's administration officer Michelle Fraser said the church's interesting exterior often attracted tourists through the doors. 

"I probably like the look of the outside [the most], I like the design...the colouring looks quite nice too, it looks really nice of a sunny day."

She said the congregation came to worship at St Andrew's from all over the North.

Mrs Fraser said 100 years ago, the building would have been smaller and in disrepair. 

She said between 70 and 100 people usually attended the Sunday morning service. 

The church's office is open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm until 3.30pm.