PRESENTATION CONVENT

Other Name

Catholic Convent, Canary Island palms (Phoenix canariensis)

Location

18 POHLMAN STREET, HEATHCOTE - PROPERTY NUMBER 204437, GREATER BENDIGO CITY

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The former Presentation Convent built in 1925 and the palm trees are of significance. The Holy Rosary School situated on the same site is not of significance. 

How is it significant?
Presentation Convent is of local historic, aesthetic and social significance to the City of Greater Bendigo. 

Why is it significant?
The Presentation Convent is of historical significance for its associations with Father O'Dea whose desire to see nuns assist in the work of the parish in Heathcote led to the building of the convent and to the setting up of Catholic primary education in Heathcote. Criterion A

Architects Kempson and Connolly who also designed the Roman Catholic Cathedral in Bendigo, were associated with the design of a number of buildings for the Catholic church. Although relatively conservative in design, the Presentation Convent makes a strong statement on the corner of Pohlman and Ebden Street and is comparable with Our Lady Help of Christians church on the opposite corner which is designed in similar materials. Criterion E

Despite the original use of the building now being redundant, the current use as an adjunct to Holy Rosary School is one in which the continuing associations with the Catholic Church and the provision of education in Heathcote, are able to continue. Criterion G

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree