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Holy Spirit Church

Location

25 Bostock Avenue, MANIFOLD HEIGHTS VIC 3218 - Property No 299756

Level

Registered

Statement of Significance

A Listed - State Significance

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

The Holy Spirit Church was designed by the Geelong architect, C. C. Kelly and built by his father W. J. Kelly in 1932. It is the first church in Victoria derived from the Californian Mission style. The design is a reflection of the religious experiences of Father J. J. Malone and the architect's belief that church architecture should break away from the 'sombre and dark' Gothic revival and introduce more light, colour and fresh air. It has an excellent degree of integrity and it is of State significance.

References

Discussion with the architect Cyril C. Kelly, Newtown.

Discussion with Peter F. B. Alsop, Geelong West.

Discussion with Father Keany, Catholic Historical Commission, Melbourne.

Geelong West Building permit register, 1926-40.

Group

Religion

Category

Church