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Glen Eira Historical SocietyAlbum - Album page, Alma Road, circa 1972
... romanesque architectural style...gothic...It successfully addresses its triangular site by placing the belltower at the apex, deploying Romanesque and Gothic elements freely and to dramatic effect, heightened by the symbolism of the Cross (compare Robert Haddon's St Stephens in Balaclava Road of 1926). caulfield north trevor hart alma road houses churches church of christ caulfield north dandenong road bell towers romanesque architectural style gothic architectural style bi-chromatic brickwork cast iron work verandahs victorian architectural style Handwritten in black pen: Alma Road [top right of page] / 325 Alma Road [above top left photograph] / Church of Christ Caulfield North 14 Dec 1972 [above top right photograph] / 323-325 Alma Road [above bottom left photograph] / 4 [bottom right] Page 4 of Photograph Album including three black and white photographs of properties on Alma Road. ...This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972 but first photo on page has been mis-labelled as this house is 323 Alma Road. It follows that third photo label should be 325-323 Alma Road (reading left to right). This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. Church of Christ, 514 Dandenong Rd, Caulfield https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/43594 The Dandenong Road Church of Christ has regional importance as a landmark building along the Dandenong Road. It successfully addresses its triangular site by placing the belltower at the apex, deploying Romanesque and Gothic elements freely and to dramatic effect, heightened by the symbolism of the Cross (compare Robert Haddon's St Stephens in Balaclava Road of 1926).Page 4 of Photograph Album including three black and white photographs of properties on Alma Road. Two photographs are in the top half of the page and the third is in the bottom left hand side.Handwritten in black pen: Alma Road [top right of page] / 325 Alma Road [above top left photograph] / Church of Christ Caulfield North 14 Dec 1972 [above top right photograph] / 323-325 Alma Road [above bottom left photograph] / 4 [bottom right]caulfield north, trevor hart, alma road, houses, churches, church of christ caulfield north, dandenong road, bell towers, romanesque architectural style, gothic architectural style, bi-chromatic brickwork, cast iron work, verandahs, victorian architectural style -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - Glenfern
... Gothic style... Architectural features...Clark Mary Ryllis Boyd family Glenfern St Kilda East Boyd Thomas Boyd John Theodore Boyd William Boyd Lucy Boyd Emma Minnie Inkerman Road Inkerman Street Boyd Arthur Merric Boyd Lily Laing Charles Terry Leonard Architects Watson Thomas Wesley College Colleges à Beckett Emma Ostberg John Ostberg Amy Cooke Max Heathcote Richard Ned Kelly Ledger Heath Griffiths Rachel Films Labassa Rippon Lea Boyd Ethel Caulfield Historical Society Gothic style Architectural features Martin Lucy Boyd Merric Hotham Street Boyd Max Article Glenfern ...Two hand written one page letters from Brenda M. Niall, dated 11/05/1983 and 03/06/1983 respectively, to R. Ballantyne of the Caulfield Historical Society, requesting information on the property Glenfern. One page newspaper article entitled INSPIRING THE ARTS from THE AGE, dated 04/05/2002, regarding Glenfern and the Boyd family by Mary Ryllis Clark. Includes photographs of two paintings and one photograph of the home.niall brenda m., clark mary ryllis, boyd family, glenfern, st kilda east, boyd thomas, boyd john theodore, boyd william, boyd lucy, boyd emma minnie, inkerman road, inkerman street, boyd arthur merric, boyd lily, laing charles, terry leonard, architects, watson thomas, wesley college, colleges, à beckett emma, ostberg john, ostberg amy, cooke max, heathcote richard, ned kelly, ledger heath, griffiths rachel, films, labassa, rippon lea, boyd ethel, caulfield historical society, gothic style, architectural features, martin lucy, boyd merric, hotham street, boyd max -
Box Hill Historical SocietyPhotograph - Dines home
... The single-fronted house is Victorian Gothic (revival) architecture in style, has lacework along the verandah and a tile roof. ...The single-fronted house is Victorian Gothic (revival) architecture in style, has lacework along the verandah and a tile roof. ...The home of Anne Dines built in 1889, on the site of the present Town Hall. Shows girl standing in front of the picket fence. The single-fronted house is Victorian Gothic (revival) architecture in style, has lacework along the verandah and a tile roof. B&w photodines> anne, whitehorse road, box hill, lace work, houses, victorian style -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesDigital Photograph, Stairs from Salisbury Cathedral
... Standing 123 metres high above the city that grew up around it Salisbury Cathedral is almost entirely Early English Gothic in architectural style. The Magna Carta housed at SAlisbury is the best preserved of the four originals dating from June 1215 and still in existence.It is written in Latin with a quill pen on treated animal skin (parchment). ...Standing 123 metres high above the city that grew up around it Salisbury Cathedral is almost entirely Early English Gothic in architectural style. The Magna Carta housed at SAlisbury is the best preserved of the four originals dating from June 1215 and still in existence.It is written in Latin with a quill pen on treated animal skin (parchment). ...These stairs are on display at Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Salisbury Cathedral is still in existence and houses the famous Magna Carta. Standing 123 metres high above the city that grew up around it Salisbury Cathedral is almost entirely Early English Gothic in architectural style. The Magna Carta housed at SAlisbury is the best preserved of the four originals dating from June 1215 and still in existence.It is written in Latin with a quill pen on treated animal skin (parchment). The sealed documents were sent throughout the country after the Charter was forced on King John barons who were unhappy with the way he was ruling England. Wooden stairsmagna carta salisbury cathedral king john stairs -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, St Margaret's Anglican Church, Pitt Street, Eltham, 30 January 2008
... The church is architecturally and aesthetically significant because it is constructed in the Gothic Revival style with several stained-glass windows of various dates and is also a very early use of polychromatic brickwork in Victoria. ...The church is architecturally and aesthetically significant because it is constructed in the Gothic Revival style with several stained-glass windows of various dates and is also a very early use of polychromatic brickwork in Victoria. ...St Margaret’s Church of England was officially opened on December 12, 1861. It is the oldest intact church building in Eltham. At the time it was known as Christ Church until its consecration in 1871, when it was completely free of debt (£1,700 for the church and parsonage) despite the district’s poverty. This was largely due to the free labour and materials, including locally made bricks donated by local artisans and others. The church is historically significant because it is the oldest church in the former Shire of Eltham and has associations with the philanthropist and founder of Brighton, Henry Dendy (who donated the land on which the church is built), the architect Nathaniel Billing and the prominent local builder, George Stebbing. The church is architecturally and aesthetically significant because it is constructed in the Gothic Revival style with several stained-glass windows of various dates and is also a very early use of polychromatic brickwork in Victoria. Billing was one of the first Melbourne architects to employ polychromatic brickwork and an important early architect. The rear wall was intended to be temporary. A major feature of the design is the large buttresses with long, steeply graded upper faces. The overall design is well proportioned with the surface brick patterns relieving an otherwise austere design. The church is spiritually and socially significant because it has been an important place of worship for the people of Eltham for almost 150 years. The land on which the buildings stand was donated by Henry Dendy. Dendy arrived in Melbourne in 1841 after purchasing in England eight square miles at Brighton under the system of "special surveys". After this land passed out of his hands, Dendy moved about Victoria, visited England, then returned to settle in Eltham where he purchased a flour mill. Dendy chaired the meeting held in 1860 “for the purpose of devising such means as may be expedient for the establishment of a Church of England in the township of Eltham”. He became chairman and treasurer of the church committee. Unlike the establishment of many early churches in Victoria where a vicar was appointed to a parish and later a permanent church was constructed, the population at Eltham initiated action to build a church. The nearest church at that time was at Heidelberg and the Eltham settlement was part of the parish of St Johns Heidelberg. Isolation and the tedious, time consuming journey between Heidelberg and Eltham resulted in the Eltham community taking its own action. The original vicarage (Dendy House) at the rear of the church is also an important part of the cultural significance of this place because it is connected to the church and the development of the Eltham area. Together, the church and the vicarage are aesthetically significant because they form a significant streetscape feature. The mud-brick community hall designed by Robert Marshall was added in 1978. In 2014 the original temporary rear wall was removed as part of a modern extension designed by Architects Atelier Wagner and constructed by Conrad Construction and Management. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. National Trust of Australia (Victoria) State significance Victorian Heritage Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p67 St Margaret’s Anglican Church in Pitt Street, Eltham, which officially opened on December 12, 1861, is the oldest intact church building in Eltham.1 With the nearby courthouse and police station, it was one of the first permanent community buildings in the district. The church and vicarage are on the Register of the Heritage Council of Victoria and the National Trust of Australia – Victoria. The church is important as an early example of polychrome brickwork by the notable architect Nathaniel Billings. It is also notable for its historic associations with the early settlement of the Shire of Eltham and its connection with Henry Dendy, Brighton’s founder.2 Henry Dendy, who lived in Eltham much longer than at Brighton, chaired the original meeting which planned the church, and he donated the half-acre (0.2ha) site. Dendy had arrived in Melbourne in 1841 after buying eight square miles (20.7sq km) at Brighton while in England. After this land passed out of his hands, he eventually settled in Eltham where he bought a flour mill, west from the corner of Main Road and Pitt Street (then called Brewery Lane). The vicarage was named Dendy House after him. The Eltham settlers were unusual in initiating the establishment of a church. Usually in Victoria a vicar was appointed to a parish and then a permanent church was constructed. But then, the nearest church was at Heidelberg, which was a tedious and time-consuming journey. St Margaret’s builder was a local, George Stebbing, who also constructed the former Methodist, later Uniting, Church at John Street and the Shillinglaw Cottage near Eltham’s Central Park. It is believed the first Anglican Bishop of Melbourne, Bishop Perry, dedicated the church. After the ceremony he joined in the festivities at the nearby pub and a bill was sent to the parish for teas taken there by the bishop with other participants. The first vicar was the Reverend Robert Mackie from 1864 to1866. St Margaret’s Church was originally called Christ Church until its consecration in 1871, when it was completely free of debt (£1700 pounds for the church and parsonage) despite the district’s poverty. This was largely due to the free labour and materials, including local bricks, donated by local artisans and others. St Margaret’s Church is in the Gothic Revival tradition with a buttressed nave, paired lancet windows, porch and bell-cote. It was the first polychromatic brick church in Australia, using softly contrasting coloured brickwork.3 Billing was one of the first architects to introduce polychrome brickwork into Melbourne. His original drawings for St Margaret’s survive in a folio of his architectural work. However the church’s brickwork is more subdued than in his drawings. About half the windows – those in clear glass with gold borders – are original. The stained glass windows were made much later, but the one behind the altar is thought to be the oldest in the Diamond Valley. It was to be temporary until the congregation could afford to extend the church. In the early 1960s the original cedar pews were replaced by blonde timber pews and the originals were sold to restaurants and to private individuals. Eminent local sculptor Matcham Skipper created a crucifix for the church. A major addition was made in 1978, when the weatherboard hall was replaced by a mud-brick hall. Made of local material, it was designed by local architect and a former shire president Robert Marshall. The mud-brick hall reflects the style of building in Eltham of the late 1970s and for which Eltham is well-known. Perhaps because its earthy tones blend with the surrounding environment, the hall sits well with the church building. St Margaret’s membership has included economist and ABC chairman, Richard Downing; political commentator, diplomat and academic, William Macmahon Ball; Eltham civic leader, Charles Wingrove; artist, Peter Glass; and Eltham’s first postmaster, Frederick Falkiner.This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, eltham, st margaret's anglican church, st margaret's church, st margarets church hall, christ church -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, St Margaret's Anglican Church, Pitt Street, Eltham, 30 January 2008
... The church is architecturally and aesthetically significant because it is constructed in the Gothic Revival style with several stained-glass windows of various dates and is also a very early use of polychromatic brickwork in Victoria. ...The church is architecturally and aesthetically significant because it is constructed in the Gothic Revival style with several stained-glass windows of various dates and is also a very early use of polychromatic brickwork in Victoria. ...St Margaret’s Church of England was officially opened on December 12, 1861. It is the oldest intact church building in Eltham. At the time it was known as Christ Church until its consecration in 1871, when it was completely free of debt (£1,700 for the church and parsonage) despite the district’s poverty. This was largely due to the free labour and materials, including locally made bricks donated by local artisans and others. The church is historically significant because it is the oldest church in the former Shire of Eltham and has associations with the philanthropist and founder of Brighton, Henry Dendy (who donated the land on which the church is built), the architect Nathaniel Billing and the prominent local builder, George Stebbing. The church is architecturally and aesthetically significant because it is constructed in the Gothic Revival style with several stained-glass windows of various dates and is also a very early use of polychromatic brickwork in Victoria. Billing was one of the first Melbourne architects to employ polychromatic brickwork and an important early architect. The rear wall was intended to be temporary. A major feature of the design is the large buttresses with long, steeply graded upper faces. The overall design is well proportioned with the surface brick patterns relieving an otherwise austere design. The church is spiritually and socially significant because it has been an important place of worship for the people of Eltham for almost 150 years. The land on which the buildings stand was donated by Henry Dendy. Dendy arrived in Melbourne in 1841 after purchasing in England eight square miles at Brighton under the system of "special surveys". After this land passed out of his hands, Dendy moved about Victoria, visited England, then returned to settle in Eltham where he purchased a flour mill. Dendy chaired the meeting held in 1860 “for the purpose of devising such means as may be expedient for the establishment of a Church of England in the township of Eltham”. He became chairman and treasurer of the church committee. Unlike the establishment of many early churches in Victoria where a vicar was appointed to a parish and later a permanent church was constructed, the population at Eltham initiated action to build a church. The nearest church at that time was at Heidelberg and the Eltham settlement was part of the parish of St Johns Heidelberg. Isolation and the tedious, time consuming journey between Heidelberg and Eltham resulted in the Eltham community taking its own action. The original vicarage (Dendy House) at the rear of the church is also an important part of the cultural significance of this place because it is connected to the church and the development of the Eltham area. Together, the church and the vicarage are aesthetically significant because they form a significant streetscape feature. The mud-brick community hall designed by Robert Marshall was added in 1978. In 2014 the original temporary rear wall was removed as part of a modern extension designed by Architects Atelier Wagner and constructed by Conrad Construction and Management. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. National Trust of Australia (Victoria) State significance Victorian Heritage Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p67This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, eltham, st margaret's anglican church, st margaret's church, christ church -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - Church of Christ Caulfield North Dandenong Road 514
... Gothic revival architecture... Towers... Religious groups... Romanesque style...Ward Andrew Dandenong Road North Caulfield Gothic revival architecture Towers Religious groups Romanesque style Alma Road Lloyd C Yanga Architecture Goldsworthy Stanley Architects Deague Brothers Williams and Sons Iskander Hendra Budiman Agus Jayo Yanta Margono Haryono Indonesian Praise Centre Oikumene Evangelical Charismatic Church Document Church of Christ Caulfield North Dandenong Road 514 ...Reprinted conservation study on Church of Christ by Andrew Ward dated March 1995 of 514 Dandenong Road. Includes black and white photo and black and white undated photo of Church of Christ. Printout from website on Indonesian Praise Centre formerly Church of Christ North Caulfield includes a coloured photograph.ward andrew, dandenong road, north caulfield, gothic revival architecture, towers, religious groups, romanesque style, alma road, lloyd c, yanga, architecture, goldsworthy stanley, architects, deague brothers, williams and sons, iskander hendra, budiman agus, jayo yanta, margono haryono, indonesian praise centre, oikumene evangelical charismatic church -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - Brighton Cemetery, North Road, Caulfield South
... Miller Mausoleum Brighton Cemetery Caulfield South North Road Ward Andrew Miller Septimus Miller Clara Johnstone Miller Gwendoline Stewart Cantala Dandenong Road Cemeteries Graves Tombstones Gravestones Monuments and memorials Architectural styles Gothic (revival) architecture Architectural features Gables Roofs Windows Document Brighton Cemetery, North Road, Caulfield South ...Photocopy of the entry in the Caulfield Conservation Study, dated 01/1995, by Andrew Ward for the Miller Mausoleum at Brighton Cemetery. The study includes a description of the tomb’s architectural features, a brief history and a photograph of the tomb.miller mausoleum, brighton cemetery, caulfield south, north road, ward andrew, miller septimus, miller clara johnstone, miller gwendoline stewart, cantala, dandenong road, cemeteries, graves, tombstones, gravestones, monuments and memorials, architectural styles, gothic (revival) architecture, architectural features, gables, roofs, windows -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - Elsternwick Congregational Church – Caulfield Union Church
... Mary’s Anglican Church Architectural Styles Architectural Features Gothic Revival Architecture Fonts Clergy Religious Groups Sunday Schools Congregational Church Religious Structures and Establishments Article Elsternwick Congregational Church – Caulfield Union Church ...A two page article Elsternwick Congregational Church by J. O’Donnell, No. 12 October 1974 describing the church’s history. Includes references and exterior photograph. Undated typed Short History of Elsternwick Congregational Church by Jim McLoghlin. Brief handwritten note dated August 1984 by Jim McLoghlin about the church’s history. Brief typed, undated, unattributed not about the church’s early history. Brief undated, handwritten note by Jim McLoghlin about the church’s history in the 1970s and 1980s. Photocopy of a page from A Coming Together, entitled Elsternwick Congregational Church: Some Memories by Jim McLoghlin dated 01/01/1989. Two pages of undated typed and handwritten notes by Trevor Hart concerning the early history of the church including The Fincham Organ. Printout of brief biographical details of Rev. William Poole, first resident pastor at Caulfield Union Church, from a website. URL is included. Photocopy of brief article from The Southern Baptist of 26/01/1911 describing the life of Rev. John Reid, an early pastor at Caulfield Union Church after his recent death. Undated, unattributed handwritten brief note of rate book entries from 1879 and 1888 for the Caulfield Union Church site.elsternwick congregational church, o’donnell j., caulfield union church, watts thomas, black chapel, hawthorn road, balaclava road, glen eira road, orrong road, fulton thomas, rolfe g., jordan w.f., macartney h.b. rev., st. mary’s church of england, elsternwick, korong street, king street, de lacy evans g., mcmurtie mcnaughton and stewart, copland osric rev., day edwin rev., day louisa, day annie, day jeanie, cromarty school for girls, sandham street, presentation convent, pedler b.r., st. john’s uniting church, clarke g., clarke graham, mcloghlin jim, prahran grove, garden street, poole j.l. rev., poole william, old grammar school, regent street, little kids contact, st. john’s presbyterian church, pedler b.r., mills miss, shaw mary, mcloghlin mrs., martin les, riddle rev., cromarty girls school, gregson w. rev., mcnaughton mcmurtie and stewart, de lacy evans g., fincham geo., fletcher rich rev., reid john, beauchamp mr., jubilee hall st. mary’s anglican church, architectural styles, architectural features, gothic revival architecture, fonts, clergy, religious groups, sunday schools, congregational church, religious structures and establishments -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - Elsternwick Congregational Church – Caulfield Union Church
... Elsternwick Congregational Church Caulfield Union Church Orrong Road Architectural Features Architectural Styles Gothic Revival Architecture Elsternwick Towers Korong Street Glen Eira Road King Street De Lacy Evans G. ...Photocopy of extract of Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward dated September 1994. Includes brief history and description of Elsternwick Congregational Church and black and white exterior photograph and references. Printed page, dated and source unknown, with sketch of the church and a brief history. Five colour, one black and white exterior, photographs date and photographer unknown.elsternwick congregational church, caulfield union church, orrong road, architectural features, architectural styles, gothic revival architecture, elsternwick, towers, korong street, glen eira road, king street, de lacy evans g., mcmurtie mcnaughton and stewart, copland osric rev., uniting church, congregational church, corrong street, religious structures and establishments -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyLetter - Elsternwick Congregational Church – Caulfield Union Church
... ... Architectural Styles... Gothic Style...McLoghlin Jim Architectural Styles Gothic Style Caulfield Caulfield Historical Society Gregson W. ...One page of Caulfield Council’s E.S. and P. Committee agenda, item and minutes dated 14/05/1971 concerning permit application from St. John’s Uniting Church for the Victorian Music Theatre Pty Ltd to Conduct singing lessons in the church building. Typed letter dated 08/12/1987 from National Trust to St. John’s Parish noting the Trust’s classification of the church building and the accompanying citation. Typed letter dated 20/07/1988 from the historic buildings council to Caulfield Historical Society concerning the hearing to discuss inclusion of the church building on the register to be held on 24/08/1988. Copy of historic building council’s agenda item undated describing the significance of the former Union Church. Thirteen page assessment of the architectural significance of the former Union Church dated 24/08/1988 by Anne Neale. Includes sketch of the exterior and references. Handwritten notations by Jim O’Loghlin dated 24/08/1988. Photocopy of the page from the Victoria Government Gazette dated 05/10/1988 advertising the amendment of the register of historic buildings to include the former Union Church building. A twelve page document produced by the Historic Buildings Council Victoria, date unknown, which describes the council’s operations and activities.st. john’s parish of the uniting church, e.s. and p. committee, congregational church, orrong road, victorian music theatre pty ltd, king street, glen huntly road, melbourne neon ltd, balaclava road, whiteway neon p.l., n. and d. panagiotou, nepean highway, h.c. sleigh ltd., poath road, carden w. j., warren r.p., talbot avenue, new l. mrs., elsternwick, zoning, st. georges road, architectural features, caulfield union church, towers, de lacy evans george, mcmurtie mcnaughton and stewart, glen eira road, neale anne i., mcloghlin jim, architectural styles, gothic style, caulfield, caulfield historical society, gregson w. rev., st. aloysius caulfield, brick -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDrawing - St Aloysius Church, Caulfield
... Catholic Church Churches Gothic (Revival) architecture Architectural features Architectural styles Architects Clergy residences Church furniture Religious ceremonies Nuns Communion rails Altars Fonts Pulpits Pews Stained glass Windows Organs Sculpture Cast Iron Work Drawing St Aloysius Church, Caulfield ...Two Photocopies of a pamphlet from May 1924 signed A. L Kenny about the newly built St Aloysius Catholic Church on Balaclava Road, Caulfield. The pamphlet features a detailed description of the architectural features of the interior and exterior, including Gothic spire and nuns tubrine. The pamphlet is across 6 A4 pages for both copies. Included within are several photographs, of varying sizes, of the interior and exterior of the church, a photograph of the architect Bart Moriarty and an illustration of the proposed Presbytery. Within is a list of benefactors, their gifts to the church and the value of each gift.st aloysius’ church, o’ brien fr., parish of caulfield, returned soldiers and nurses caulfield, balaclava road, altar society, moriarty bart, caulfield., kenny a. l., popular summer girls, kehoe miss, rattray mrs, power mr., power mrs., kelly mrs., gleeson t. mr., gleeson t. mrs, foley m., guilfoyle, beth mr., murphy i. l mrs., killorn mr., walsh mr, radcliffe mrs., klaer d. miss, hogan a. miss, hennessy lady, pilkington m. miss, pilkington e. miss, connolly mr., hogan brothers, o’ loughlin count, o’ loughlin mrs, levers miss, burke t. m. mr, burke t.m. mrs, confoy t. j. mr, confoy t. j. mrs., harrington mrs., eccles e. mr., eccles e. mrs., dorgan d. mr, dorgan d. mrs, wren j. mr, wren j. mrs., kisby mrs, charlton h. miss, foulshan w mr., pilington mrs, mcgrath m. mr., mcnamara mrs, cornack mrs., connolly e. a. mr., malone mrs., wharton mr., wharton mrs., donoghue d. mr, foulsham w. mrs, sweeney p. mr., sweeney p. mrs., adams h. m mr, adams h. m mrs., vaughan d. e. mr, vaughan d. e. mrs., mclennan mrs, morgan myra miss, boland catherine miss, hennessy n. mr., casey s.p. mr, casey s.p. mrs., mclntyre e. miss, mannion mr., bennett mrs., drummond mrs., lectie mrs., catholic church, churches, gothic (revival) architecture, architectural features, architectural styles, architects, clergy residences, church furniture, religious ceremonies, nuns, communion rails, altars, fonts, pulpits, pews, stained glass, windows, organs, sculpture, cast iron work -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyLetter - St Aloysius Church, Caulfield
... National Trust Register Wolff Johann Wilhelm Steward Chris St Aloysius Church Moriarty Bartholemew Maidment John Balaclava Road Lavers Keith M Catholic Church Caulfield Weber Horace Gothic (Revival) architecture Architectural features Architectural styles Organs Germany Community Finials Manufactured objects Musical Instruments Woodworking Electric apparatus Craft working Craft workers Letter St Aloysius Church, Caulfield ...A letter and a report, dated 21/07/2011, from the National Trust of Australia ( Victoria), regarding the decision by the Trust to classify the J. W. Wolff Pipe Organ due to its historical cultural and aesthetic significance. The organ is installed at St Aloysius Catholic Church, Balaclava Road Caulfield. The report includes black and white photographs of varying sizes, a list of references and the history of the Pipe Organ and the Church as well as reasons for considering the organ significant.j. w. wolff pipe organ, caulfield south, o’brien john aloysius fr., national trust register, wolff johann wilhelm, steward chris, st aloysius church, moriarty bartholemew, maidment john, balaclava road, lavers keith m, catholic church, caulfield, weber horace, gothic (revival) architecture, architectural features, architectural styles, organs, germany community, finials, manufactured objects, musical instruments, woodworking, electric apparatus, craft working, craft workers -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyLetter - Lirrewa
... Lirrewa Lirrewa Grove O’Donnell J Fulton Thomas Land subdivisions Glen Eira Road Glen Huntly Road Kooyong Road Tennant Dr Cox James Dr Brooks Walter Richard Baby health care Bryce Percy H Sylverly House names Market gardens Chinese community Langdon Montague William Langdon Henry Joseph Rosecraddock Langdon Elizabeth Tarqua St Marys church Caulfield Hawthorn Road Lirrewa Grove Stables Architectural features Brooks Gladys Brooks Walter Councillors Scott Robert Redcliff Mr Architects McCulloch Mr Teachers Office workers Farmer Mr Ward Andrew Mansions Verandahs Slate tiles Fountains Leadlights Fireplaces Grant RS Black RS Anderson P Russell Edwin R Cast ironwork Flats Marble Mantel pieces Gothic revival style Brick Arches Letter Lirrewa ...Four articles on Lirrewa’s history, conservation study and notes on architectural features and correspondence from National trust to Mrs W Brooks. Photocopy of an extract from Caulfied Historical Newsletter (No 4 April 1973) containing 2 articles about Lirrewa and Caulfield (one by J O’Donnell, one by Mrs AP Bell) Photocopied extract from the Caulfield Conservation study detailing history and features of Lirrewa written by Andrew Ward (January 1995) Handwritten notes on architectural features of home and hand drawn designs of side and centre windows and design above all main room doors. Includes typed directory listings from 1886 to 1921. Date and author unknown Copy of correspondence to Mrs W Brooks from the Administration National Trust of Australia regarding classification Lirrewa 20/03/1973 and stables.lirrewa, lirrewa grove, o’donnell j, fulton thomas, land subdivisions, glen eira road, glen huntly road, kooyong road, tennant dr, cox james dr, brooks walter richard, baby health care, bryce percy h, sylverly, house names, market gardens, chinese community, langdon montague william, langdon henry joseph, rosecraddock, langdon elizabeth, tarqua, st marys church, caulfield, hawthorn road, lirrewa grove, stables, architectural features, brooks gladys, brooks walter, councillors, scott robert, redcliff mr, architects, mcculloch mr, teachers, office workers, farmer mr, ward andrew, mansions, verandahs, slate tiles, fountains, leadlights, fireplaces, grant rs, black rs, anderson p, russell edwin r, cast ironwork, flats, marble, mantel pieces, gothic revival style, brick, arches -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyAlbum - Album page, St Mary's Anglican Church, Glen Eira Road, Circa 1972
... The building is locally important as a historic focus for Anglican worship and early mission activity whilst its architectural grandeur is expressive of mid Victorian Caulfield's status as a suburban location for the Metropolis gentry. trevor hart 1880's elsternwick glen eira road st kilda east church of england gothic st mary's bluestone apsidal sanctuary spirelet trumeau anglican 1870's caulfield north french-influenced Low and Mixed Gothic style Hand written: St Mary's Anglican Church Eira Road [top right] / Neg 235 8 Oct 1966 [under top left photo] / 3 Sep 1972 [under bottom left photo] / 56 [bottom right] Page 56 of Photograph Album with three exterior photographs (two portrait and one landscape) of St Mary's Anglican Church. ...This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages.From the Victorian Heritage Register Database - Citation for St Mary's Anglican Church https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/43715 (as at 14/10/2020) St Mary's has architectural significance as a representative example of French influenced Low and Mixed Gothic (see stylistic Typology in National Trust's Historic Churches Study) and is further distinguished by its use of bluestone, entirely without relief. French influence is demonstrated by the high nave, apsidal sanctuary, spirelet and trumeau. The building is locally important as a historic focus for Anglican worship and early mission activity whilst its architectural grandeur is expressive of mid Victorian Caulfield's status as a suburban location for the Metropolis gentry.Page 56 of Photograph Album with three exterior photographs (two portrait and one landscape) of St Mary's Anglican Church.Hand written: St Mary's Anglican Church Eira Road [top right] / Neg 235 8 Oct 1966 [under top left photo] / 3 Sep 1972 [under bottom left photo] / 56 [bottom right] trevor hart, 1880's, elsternwick, glen eira road, st kilda east, church of england, gothic, st mary's, bluestone, apsidal sanctuary, spirelet, trumeau, anglican, 1870's, caulfield north, french-influenced low and mixed gothic style -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyAlbum - Album page, St Aloysius Roman Catholic Church (Balaclava Road), Circa 1972
... From: Glen Eira Heritage Management Plan (1996) by Andrew Ward and Associates St Aloysius is architecturally important as an exceptionally imposing red brick church in the Early English Gothic Style from the inter-war period. ...This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages.From: Glen Eira Heritage Management Plan (1996) by Andrew Ward and Associates St Aloysius is architecturally important as an exceptionally imposing red brick church in the Early English Gothic Style from the inter-war period. Its significance, however, is compromised by the recent removal of its Pyrmont stone spire. It is locally important as a focus of Catholic worship in Caulfield.Page 23 of Photograph Album with two black and white photographs of front views of a church. There is also a photo missing on the bottom left. Hand written: 233 [above top right photo] / St Aloysius R C Church [under top right photo] / 23[bottom left]trevor hart, caulfield north, balaclava road, st aloysius, early english gothic, inter-war period, catholic church, towers, red brick -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyAlbum - Album page, Crotonhurst, Hawthorn Road, Circa 1972
... architectural styles to create a fairytale castle effect...". Dr Solomon indicates that the mansion was demolished circa 1937. trevor hart caulfield architectural features architectural styles hawthorn road crotonhurst north caulfield gothic george henry frederick webb george webb 1860's judge webb mansion semi circular spire square turret cornish entrance porch isabella webb cruden farm stables castle-like towers j mclaughlin glen eira road walworth avenue stained glass windows organs Handwritten: "Crotonhust " (dem) Hawthorn Road [top right hand corner] / 76 [bottom right] Page 76 of Photograph Album with two portrait photographs of Crotonhurst and its grounds. ...This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. Dr Geulah Solomon's 4 volume book "Caulfield's Heritage" Vol 1 p 35 "...an elaborate double-storey spreading mansion which brought together several architectural styles to create a fairytale castle effect...". Dr Solomon indicates that the mansion was demolished circa 1937.Page 76 of Photograph Album with two portrait photographs of Crotonhurst and its grounds.Handwritten: "Crotonhust " (dem) Hawthorn Road [top right hand corner] / 76 [bottom right]trevor hart, caulfield, architectural features, architectural styles, hawthorn road, crotonhurst, north caulfield, gothic, george henry frederick webb, george webb, 1860's, judge webb, mansion, semi circular spire, square turret, cornish entrance porch, isabella webb, cruden farm, stables, castle-like towers, j mclaughlin, glen eira road, walworth avenue, stained glass windows, organs -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - Caulfield State School No. 773
... Architectural Styles Chambers John Wood R. Caulfield Common School Wilberforce Stephen Bastow H. R Glen Eira Road Watts Thomas Architects Gothic Revival. architecture. ...Conservation study of Caulfield State school No773 by Andrew Ward, dated October 1994. Describes architectural features and includes a brief history of the school.glen huntly road, webb james, penington harold, caulfield state school., webb frederick g. h., lempriere william, architectural features, architectural styles, chambers john, wood r., caulfield common school, wilberforce stephen, bastow h. r, glen eira road, watts thomas, architects, gothic revival. architecture., caulfield common school., webb james, webb frederick. g h., chambers john, wilberferce stephen, watts thomas, pennington harold., lempriere william, wood r., bastow h. r., education, saint mary’s jubilee school, bell towers, teachers, primary schools -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - Glenfern
... GOTHIC GABLES, STORY TO MATCH by Alix Macdonald regarding the property Glenfern. Includes funeral notices in THE SUN dated 05/04/1984 and 09/04/1984, for Amy Ostberg owner of Glenfern. Dexter Nancy Glenfern Gothic style Balaclava Ostberg Amy Ostberg Sarah Ann Caulfield McDonell Francis Boyd John Theodore Thomas Boyd Martin Macdonald Alix Architectural Styles St Kilda East Inkerman Road Inkerman Street Article Glenfern ...Newspaper article in THE AGE, dated Friday 06/07/1973, entitled GOTHIC GABLES, STORY TO MATCH by Alix Macdonald regarding the property Glenfern. Includes funeral notices in THE SUN dated 05/04/1984 and 09/04/1984, for Amy Ostberg owner of Glenfern.dexter nancy, glenfern, gothic style, balaclava, ostberg amy, ostberg sarah ann, caulfield, mcdonell francis, boyd john theodore thomas, boyd martin, macdonald alix, architectural styles, st kilda east, inkerman road, inkerman street -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - Glenfern
... Gothic revival architecture... Gothic style...gothic revival architectural aspects of Glenfern. It includes the history of the owners and the forthcoming recommendations for planning scheme control. Includes three exterior photographs. Inkerman Road Glenfern Gothic revival architecture Gothic style ...Caulfield Conservation Study conducted by Andrew Ward in October 1994, outlining a description of the gothic revival architectural aspects of Glenfern. It includes the history of the owners and the forthcoming recommendations for planning scheme control. Includes three exterior photographs.inkerman road, glenfern, gothic revival architecture, gothic style, bakewell john, st kilda east, hotham street, mcdonnell francis, mansions, laing charles, watson thomas, du frayer agnes, boyd john, boyd lucy, hennessy m., architect, smith and johnson, danne mary, primary school, newington college, ostberg anders, inkerman street, ostberg sarah, mair agnes, glenfern college, ostberg amy, ostberg ebba, stables -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - Glenfern
... architectural style of Glenfern, the changing landscaping from 1860, an addition to the property in 1876 and extracts from Jeannie Watson’s diary (daughter of then owner) dated 1870. Includes references from rate books, sale notices, titles, local history, Boyd history and various other sources. Includes photographs, poorly reproduced. Glenfern St Kilda East Balaclava Station Boyd Captain Inkerman Road Inkerman Street Balaclava McDonnell Francis Laing Charles Architects Architectural features Boyd John T. T. Gothic ...Photocopy of typed research, undated, from an unknown author, regarding the architectural style of Glenfern, the changing landscaping from 1860, an addition to the property in 1876 and extracts from Jeannie Watson’s diary (daughter of then owner) dated 1870. Includes references from rate books, sale notices, titles, local history, Boyd history and various other sources. Includes photographs, poorly reproduced.glenfern, st kilda east, balaclava station, boyd captain, inkerman road, inkerman street, balaclava, mcdonnell francis, laing charles, architects, architectural features, boyd john t. t., gothic revival, hotham street, watson jeannie, coldham edith lucy, swanson donald, à beckett minnie, ostberg sarah ann -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - Springthorpe Gardens
... Architectural Features... Gothic Revival Style...Old Melbourne Hospital Gates Architectural Features Gothic Revival Style Springthorpe Dr. Neerim Road Architectural Styles Victorian Style Gardens Reserves Parks Springthorpe Gardens Ward Andrew Caulfield Conservation Study City of Caulfield Hermes Studios Carnegie Document Springthorpe Gardens ...This file contains two items. Three photocopied images and an extract from Andrew Ward’s 1994 Caulfield Conservation Study about the former Old Melbourne Hospital gates which now stand in Springthorpe Reserve, Neerim Road, Murrumbeena, dated July 1995. Two original black and white photographs, produced by Hermes Studios, and one black and white non-original photograph copy of one of the original black and white photographs, depicting Springthorpe Gardens and Springthorpe gates, date unknown.springthorpe, springthorpe reserve, melbourne hospital, springthorpe j.w. dr., joyous garge, murrumbeena, springthorpe mrs., caulfield city council, caulfield, official buildings, municipal chambers, municipal offices, town halls, local government, arthur street, tuckett street, tyers s.w. cr., old melbourne hospital, gates, architectural features, gothic revival style, springthorpe dr., neerim road, architectural styles, victorian style, gardens, reserves, parks, springthorpe gardens, ward andrew, caulfield conservation study, city of caulfield, hermes studios, carnegie -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyLetter - Glenfern
... Inkerman Road Caulfield St Kilda Ostberg H Glenfern Architectural styles Architectural features Boyd family Boyd Captain Gothic style Letter Glenfern ...A one page photocopy of a letter dated 14/02/1978 from S R Birch, administrator of the National Trust, notifying Miss H Ostberg that the early classification of Glenfern by the Trust now has a citation.inkerman road, caulfield, st kilda, ostberg h, glenfern, architectural styles, architectural features, boyd family, boyd captain, gothic style -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - Hengar, Glen Eira Road, 356, Elsternwick
... Gothic revival architectural features and a statement of its heritage significance. The study includes a black and white photograph of the exterior of Hengar. Langdon Henry Renwick Mary Langdon Elizabeth Langdon Laura Blanche Street Glen Eira Road Kooyong Road Langdon Estate Elsternwick Caulfield Hengar Beemery Park Rosecraddock Tarqua Beemery Happy Days Kindergarten Architectural styles Architectural features Gothic revival Victorian style Preschools The Contemporary School of Art Document Hengar, Glen Eira Road, 356, Elsternwick ...A photocopy of a two page Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward, dated 01/1995, on Hengar at 356 Glen Eira Road, Elsternwick. The study gives a brief history of Hengar’s construction and occupancy, a description of its Gothic revival architectural features and a statement of its heritage significance. The study includes a black and white photograph of the exterior of Hengar.langdon henry, renwick mary, langdon elizabeth, langdon laura, blanche street, glen eira road, kooyong road, langdon estate, elsternwick, caulfield, hengar, beemery park, rosecraddock, tarqua, beemery, happy days kindergarten, architectural styles, architectural features, gothic revival, victorian style, preschools, the contemporary school of art -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - Cantala
... style... Art deco... Architectural styles... Architectural features... Balconies... Towers... Stairs... Bay windows... Mansions... Stables... Land subdivisions... Monuments and Memorials... Gothic (revival) architecture...Miller Septimus Miller Henry Money Mattinson Elizabeth Bell Clara Johnstone Stewart Gwendoline Henderson Helen Muriel Miller Ronald Nevil Damian Salway William Hart T J Miller Helen Pirera M T Fetter A Bullock Hilary Landells Rosalind Redleap Cantala Caulfield Caulfiled North Dandenong Road Wiora Waiora Road Alma Road Brighton Cemetery Caulfield Racecourse Findon Avenue Cantala Avenue Olgita Rivoli Caulfield Historical Society Victoria Racing Club Horse Racing Italianate style Art deco Architectural styles Architectural features Balconies Towers Stairs Bay windows Mansions Stables Land subdivisions Monuments and Memorials Gothic (revival) architecture Drawing rooms Walking trails Parks and reserves Gardens Flats Document Cantala ...Various documents and correspondence detailing the history of the house and land on the corner of Dandenong and Waiora Roads, Caulfield, known as Cantala before being demolished and the land subdivided. The first document is a typed 3 page history from Caulfield Historical Society dated 02/1974, describing the owner of the property, Septimus Miller, as well as architectural features of the house Cantala. The second document is one page of typed correspondence from T J Hart to the editor of Southern Cross, dated 01/11/1973, describing the architectural features and history of Cantala. The file also includes a copy of a typed letter from Brighton Historical Society concerning research conducted about Cantala and the subdivision and detailing the owners and occupiers of flats erected where Cantala stood. Accompanying this document is a one page handwritten note providing the same details. Finally, the file includes a one page photocopy, undated, of an entry in Who’s Who in the World of Women of Mrs Septimus Miller (Muriel), the second wife and widow of Septimus Miller.miller septimus, miller henry money, mattinson elizabeth, bell clara johnstone, stewart gwendoline, henderson helen muriel, miller ronald nevil damian, salway william, hart t j, miller helen, pirera m t, fetter a, bullock hilary, landells rosalind, redleap, cantala, caulfield, caulfiled north, dandenong road, wiora, waiora road, alma road, brighton cemetery, caulfield racecourse, findon avenue, cantala avenue, olgita, rivoli, caulfield historical society, victoria racing club, horse racing, italianate style, art deco, architectural styles, architectural features, balconies, towers, stairs, bay windows, mansions, stables, land subdivisions, monuments and memorials, gothic (revival) architecture, drawing rooms, walking trails, parks and reserves, gardens, flats -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyLetter - St. Mary’s Church, Caulfield
... ... Architectural Features... Gothic Style...R. Architectural Features Gothic Style Porches Plaques Tudor Style Shelford C.E.G.G.S. ...Two documents about St. Mary’s Jubilee School. Roneoed correspondence to W.S. Feltham from S.R. Birch dated 22/03/1973 giving notification classification of St. Mary’s Jubilee School by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward in 1994 for Shelford, St. Mary’s Jubilee School. He describes the architecture and gives a brief history. The photocopied document includes a poorly reproduced photo.st. mary’s jubilee school, schools, glen eira road, hood crescent, caulfield, feltham w.s., webb charles, birch s. r., architectural features, gothic style, porches, plaques, tudor style, shelford c.e.g.g.s., st. mary’s church -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyLetter - St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, Caulfield
... Stephen’s Church Presbyterian Church Uniting Church Ward Andrew Kinross George Currie George Haddon Robert Architects Builders Churches Caulfield Conservation Study National Trust Register Gothic Revival Architecture Architectural Features Architectural Styles Heritage Studies Patios Windows Registers Symbols Fundraising Events Religious Ceremonies Religious Groups Letter St. ...Two documents regarding the historical significance of St. Stephen’s Church, 158 Balaclava Road Caulfield. The first document is correspondence dated 25/09/1990 from the National Trust informing the City of Caulfield of the inclusion of the church on the National Trust Register. The second document is a photocopy of the Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward dated February 1994. It includes an unclear front view photograph, references and recommends planning scheme control.city of caulfield, caulfield, caulfield north, balaclava road, kooyong road, st. stephen’s church, presbyterian church, uniting church, ward andrew, kinross george, currie george, haddon robert, architects, builders, churches, caulfield conservation study, national trust register, gothic revival architecture, architectural features, architectural styles, heritage studies, patios, windows, registers, symbols, fundraising events, religious ceremonies, religious groups -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyLetter - Trinity Congregational Church, Glen Huntly
... Architectural Features. Trinity Congregational Church. Moran B. Preston Joane Grange Road Caulfield. Historic Buildings Council Glen Huntly Hart Trevor Grey Karen Timber houses Filbert Street Old Calendar Greek Primitive Methodists Caulfield South Orthodox Church El Nido Grove Lyons Street Porches Market gardens. Gothic Style ...Roneod letter from the National Trust, Victoria, to the Congregational Union of Victoria. The correspondence gives notification that the church has been placed in the classified List and should be preserved. Dated 20/03/1973. Correspondence from Department of Planning Victoria, advising the Caulfield Historical Society, that the H. B. Council has chosen not to recommend the building for addition to the Historic Buildings Register Dated 08/10/1982. Extracted From Caulfield Conservation Study By Andrew Ward Dated January 1995 Describing Trinity Congregational Church. Includes Brief History Of The Church And Description Of Architectural Features.trinity congregational church., moran b., preston joane, grange road, caulfield., historic buildings council, glen huntly, hart trevor, grey karen, timber houses, filbert street, old calendar greek, primitive methodists, caulfield south, orthodox church, el nido grove, lyons street, porches, market gardens., gothic style, congregationalists, ward andrew, architectural features, architectural styles -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph, J. Collins, c.1940-1950s
... The building was constructed in an unusual Flemish Gothic Revival style which contrasts with the classical style of the Mayday Hills Hospital in close proximity to the Benevolent. The Hospital was designed in Italianate Revival architecture. ...architectural style. It can also be studied for what it reveals about society in Beechworth and compared and contrasted to similar institutions across Australia and with additional photographs in the Burke Museum collection. mayday hills beechworth benevolent asylum ovens benevolent home asylum refuge poor and destitute goldrush flemish gothic revival architecture Obverse: OVENS & MURRAY HOME / Reverse: KODAK PAPER / 727 / J. ...This photograph was captured sometime between an estimated 1940s-1950s. It depicts the Beechworth Benevolent Asylum (later the Ovens and Murray Hospital for the Aged) which was built in 1862. It is located on an elevated site in Beechworth, Victoria because it was believed the height was beneficial to the health of the patients at the Benevolent. Later wings were added to the original building between 1867 and 1890. The building was constructed in an unusual Flemish Gothic Revival style which contrasts with the classical style of the Mayday Hills Hospital in close proximity to the Benevolent. The Hospital was designed in Italianate Revival architecture. The appearance of buildings like the Mayday Hills Hospital and the Ovens Benevolent Asylum are representative of the importance of Beechworth as a town shortly after the goldrush. During the 1850s and 1860s, administration buildings were erected alongside churches, shops and structures of justice. This marks a movement away from the "chaotic" structure of life on the goldfields and towards a more civilised and cultural lifestyle. This social phenomenon is also witnessed in Melbourne with the creation of buildings like the State Library and the University of Melbourne. The Beechworth Benevolent Asylum was renamed the Ovens Benevolent Home in 1935. The Asylum had been set up to provide accommodation and care for permanently injured gold miners, and for women and children who were penniless, homeless, or whose parents were guests of the state. In 1954 it was renamed as The Ovens and Murray Home (as pictured in this photograph). The purpose of this building was to provide a refuge for the poor and destitute, homeless older men, deserted women and children along with providing care for the mentally ill. These buildings were built at the government's expense and are of great historical and architectural significance.This photograph depicts the Ovens and Murray Home (previously the Ovens Benevolent Home) during the 1940s or 1950s. Since this building is of great historic and architectural significance, photographs like this are especially valuable in reconstructing the use history and any changes/additions to the building over a period of time. This building is important for what it can reveal about society in Beechworth and also architectural styles. This building is made in the Flemish Gothic Revival style which is quite unusual for the 1860s. It is important as an early example of a building constructed for a specific purpose, in the case of this particular building: caring for the aged/destitute. This building is important for research into the civic development of Beechworth as an early Gold Rush town located in Victoria's North-East. During this period, Beechworth was developing as the main center of administration in this region which made it a very influential and quickly developed town. Photographs like this one which depict a building during one period in history can reveal important information for the use and alterations of a building and for preferences in architectural style. It can also be studied for what it reveals about society in Beechworth and compared and contrasted to similar institutions across Australia and with additional photographs in the Burke Museum collection.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on gloss photographic paperObverse: OVENS & MURRAY HOME / Reverse: KODAK PAPER / 727 / J. Collins BMM 8689.1 /mayday hills, beechworth benevolent asylum, ovens benevolent home, asylum, refuge, poor and destitute, goldrush, flemish gothic revival, architecture -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph, J. Collins
... The building was constructed in an unusual Flemish Gothic Revival style which contrasts with the classical style of the Mayday Hills Hospital in close proximity to the Benevolent. The Hospital was designed in Italianate Revival architecture. ...This building is important for what it can reveal about society in Beechworth and also architectural styles. This building is made in the Flemish Gothic Revival style which is quite unusual for the 1860s. ...This photograph was captured sometime between an estimated 1940s-1950s. It depicts the Beechworth Benevolent Asylum (later the Ovens and Murray Hospital for the Aged) which was built in 1862. It is located on an elevated site in Beechworth, Victoria because it was believed the height was beneficial to the health of the patients at the Benevolent. Later wings were added to the original building between 1867 and 1890. The building was constructed in an unusual Flemish Gothic Revival style which contrasts with the classical style of the Mayday Hills Hospital in close proximity to the Benevolent. The Hospital was designed in Italianate Revival architecture. The appearance of buildings like the Mayday Hills Hospital and the Ovens Benevolent Asylum are representative of the importance of Beechworth as a town shortly after the goldrush. During the 1850s and 1860s, administration buildings were erected alongside churches, shops and structures of justice. This marks a movement away from the "chaotic" structure of life on the goldfields and towards a more civilised and cultural lifestyle. This social phenomenon is also witnessed in Melbourne with the creation of buildings like the State Library and the University of Melbourne. The Beechworth Benevolent Asylum was renamed the Ovens Benevolent Home in 1935. The Asylum had been set up to provide accommodation and care for permanently injured gold miners, and for women and children who were penniless, homeless, or whose parents were guests of the state. In 1954 it was renamed as The Ovens and Murray Home (as pictured in this photograph). The purpose of this building was to provide a refuge for the poor and destitute, homeless older men, deserted women and children along with providing care for the mentally ill. These buildings were built at the government's expense and are of great historical and architectural significance.This photograph depicts the Ovens and Murray Home (previously the Ovens Benevolent Home) during the 1940s or 1950s. Since this building is of great historic and architectural significance, photographs like this are especially valuable in reconstructing the use history and any changes/additions to the building over a period of time. This building is important for what it can reveal about society in Beechworth and also architectural styles. This building is made in the Flemish Gothic Revival style which is quite unusual for the 1860s. It is important as an early example of a building constructed for a specific purpose, in the case of this particular building: caring for the aged/destitute. This building is important for research into the civic development of Beechworth as an early Gold Rush town located in Victoria's North-East. During this period, Beechworth was developing as the main center of administration in this region which made it a very influential and quickly developed town. Photographs like this one which depict a building during one period in history can reveal important information for the use and alterations of a building and for preferences in architectural style. It can also be studied for what it reveals about society in Beechworth and compared and contrasted to similar institutions across Australia and with additional photographs in the Burke Museum collection.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on gloss photographic paperBack of photograph. Handwriting: "For John Beckingsale"mayday hills, beechworth benevolent asylum, ovens benevolent home, destitute, gold town, beechworth, victoria, north-east vic
