CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN CHURCH
File Number:
B1016
Level:
Local
Location:
Church Street HAWTHORN
Address:
Church Street HAWTHORN 3122 VIC
Municipality: Boroondara City
b1016 christ church anglican
Image By: UnknownImage Date: Unknown
Image Copyright: National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
Statement of Cultural Heritage Significance:
Statement of Significance:A bluestone Gothic church erected in 1853-4 to the design of Charles Vickers, this is one of the earliest surviving substantial suburban churches in Melbourne, notable for its picturesque composition and siting. It comprises a three-bay nave, transepts, chancel and a timber octagonal turret to the north-west. Additions were made to the building between 1873-1953 including vestries, organ chamber and porch. The interior is notable for its elaborate wooden chancel screen, imported and local stained glass, and organ by Alfred Hunter, London, installed in 1877. See also File Number 4855 Hunter Organ (Classified). First Classified 25/4/74 Confirmed 16/2/78 Revised: Classified Local 3/8/98