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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Convent and Presbytery
Location7-9 Newcastle Street NEWPORT, Hobsons Bay City LevelIncluded in Heritage Overlay |
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Statement of Significance
What is Significant?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic complex, comprising the Presbytery designed by Kempson & Connolly and constructed by G Ireland in 1917 (Presbytery) and the Convent constructed in 1923, at 7-9 Newcastle Street, Newport. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Convent and Presbytery at 7-9 Newcastle Street, Newport are of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay. Historically, they are significant as integral elements of the Roman Catholic complex, which demonstrates the important role of the church in the development of the Newport community over a long period. The buildings are associated with the creation of Newport as a separate parish in 1916. (AHC criteria A4 and H1) Aesthetically, they are significant as large, well preserved custom designed residential buildings prominent within the Newport area and closely related to the St Joseph's complex. The presbytery is an intact example of the work of prominent church architects, Kempson and Connelly. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)
Group
Religion
Category
Convent/Nunnery