Iron Gates, Fence, Driveway and Cypress (former Sacred Heart Monastery)
77-115 Mt Dandenong Road CROYDON, MAROONDAH CITY
Statement of Significance
An imposing, substantial, symmetrical cream brick former monastery and seminary complex, incorporating a large basilica church all built in 1938 and c1880 cast-iron gates. The complex has historical significance to the Melbourne region for its association with religious and teaching developments in community life, over sixty years. It has architectural significance for its fine eclectic Romanesque style, particularly intact and in good condition. A (the?) major work of the significant, yet little known, inter-war Catholic architect L.D. San Miguel. It has social significance as a traditional community meeting place and spiritual focus in community life. The gates are architecturally significant locally as a relatively intact cast-iron ensemble.
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MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CENTRE
Victorian Heritage Register H0054 -
Former Sacred Heart Monastery
National Trust -
67-73 Alto Avenue
Maroondah City
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rohan storey • 01/04/16
The text covers the whole complex, but the title only refers to the fence, trees and gates. This reads like it should be the first part of the statement for the church itself, which doesnt mention the date of construction.
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Notes See all notes
rohan storey • 01/04/16
The text covers the whole complex, but the title only refers to the fence, trees and gates. This reads like it should be the first part of the statement for the church itself, which doesnt mention the date of construction.
