Greek Orthodox Church, 152 Grange Road
152 Grange Road CARNEGIE, Glen Eira City
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Statement of Significance
Its aesthetic value is derived from the choice of materials and picturesque Gothic Revival character showing American influence. Its historical value is derived from its survival as a rare example of a Primitive Methodist Church building whilst its social value hinges on its early roles as a place of worship for the Primitive Methodists in South Melbourne and the Congregationalists in Glenhuntly.
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Greek Orthodox Church, 152 Grange Road - Physical Description 1
A small timber late Victorian Gothic Revival church with distinguishing bell tower having paired lancet arched louvred openings with semi-circular hood mould and sheet metal lined spire. The barges are elaborately fretted and the facade has ashlar boarding and later porch with timber frieze facing to parapet. The original rose window is understood to have been obscured by the present cross panel. The side walls are strengthened with vertical beams and tie rods. There is a lean to at the rear.
Greek Orthodox Church, 152 Grange Road - Physical Description 2
Integrity: Fair, later doors to porch and canopy.
Greek Orthodox Church, 152 Grange Road - Physical Description 3
Condition: Fair - poor
Greek Orthodox Church, 152 Grange Road - Historical Australian Themes
Worship: Primitive Methodist/Congregational
Heritage Study and Grading
Glen Eira - Caulfield Conservation Study
Author: Andrew Ward, Architectural Historian
Year: 1994
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