St. George's Presbyterian Manse including interior (see also 245 Latrobe Tce) 13 Ryrie Street

St. George's Presbyterian Manse is a two storey basalt villa with freestone dressings erected in 1864 by Geelong builder Halpin. It is an interesting example of the picturesque gothic villa mode, popular in the mid nineteenth century, and modestly adorned to complement the architecture of the adjacent Early English Gothic church of 1861 by Nathaniel Billing. The church and manse, both substantial structures, illustrate the wealth of many of the foundation patrons of this congregation, as well as being in a distinctive and harmonious architectural relationship.

References

Geelong Advertiser 17th June 1864, tender notice. 30th November 1864, tender for offices.

Argus 21st June 1864 tender notice.

McNair, J. E., One Hundred Years 1860-1960.

National Trust of Australia (Victoria) File No 3724.

Campbell, A.J., Fifty Years of Presbyterianism in Victoria Hutchinson, Melbourne, 1-89. pp. 206-7.

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Religion

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Church