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Christ Church Complex
Location59-61 Mason Street NEWPORT, Hobsons Bay City LevelIncluded in Heritage Overlay |
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Statement of Significance
What is Significant?
The Christ Church complex, comprising the manse constructed in 1914 and the church designed by Sale & Keage and constructed in 1926-27, at 59-61 Mason Street, Newport. The Christ Church complex at 59-61 Mason Street, Newport is of local historic, social and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay. Historically, it is significant as one of a number of public buildings that demonstrate the significant development that occurred in Newport during the Edwardian and Interwar eras. (AHC criterion A4) Socially, it is significant for the important role it has played in the development of the Newport community as the focus of Anglican worship in the area. (AHC criterion H1) Aesthetically, it is significant within the municipality as a superior example of an austere Modern Gothic church, which is complemented by an intact residence. (AHC criterion E1)
Group
Religion
Category
Church