Historical information
The Adult Deaf and Dumb Society of Victoria had long wanted its own place of Worship which was realised when this Church built specifically for the Deaf was completed in the Grounds of Jolimont Square, East Melbourne in 1930. This interdenominational chapel was designed by architects Gawler and Drummond for the Society and completed in 1930 in an unusual Romanesque style, although on a much reduced scale from the original design.
Significance
These photographs are significant as this Church was the first in Australia built speciffically to accommodate the requirement of the Deaf community.
Physical description
16cmHx27cmW and 21cmHx19cmW
Subjects
References
- Church for the Deaf and Dumb Laying of Foundation Stone January 13 1930
- Floral Fete at jolimont Square Organised by the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society of Victoria to raise funds towards building a church, social hall, clubhouse, and secondary educational institute, April 1925.
- Memorial to Work for the Deaf The windows are in memory of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. J. D. Abraham.
- A Church for the Deaf and Dumb A Letter to the Editor inviting the public to the Church, Jolimont Square
