Historical information

In 1936, the old Port Melbourne building dating from 1888 was too small and not longer suitable for the purpose of the mission. So architects were asked to design a new building.

Harry Morris 's project was chosen.

Significance

Louis Reginald Williams (1890–1980) was s sought after ecclesiastical architect in Australia. He designed churches throughout the country, particularly in Victoria. The Anglican Church was his major client but he also Methodists, Presbyterians, Lutherans and Christian Scientists churches.

Williams was probably the major church architect in Australia in the Arts and Crafts tradition from the 1920s to the 1970s.

Physical description

Plans