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Iron Gates, Fence, Driveway and Cypress (former Sacred Heart Monastery)
Location77-115 Mt Dandenong Road CROYDON, MAROONDAH CITY LevelIncluded in Heritage Overlay |
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.
Group
Urban Area
Category
Other - Urban Area