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Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church

Other Name

Church, School, Presbytery

Location

49A NICHOLSON STREET BRUNSWICK EAST - PROPERTY NUMBER 89202, MERRI-BEK CITY

Level

Recommended for Heritage Overlay

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Church

Statement of Significance

What is significant?

The Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church at 49 Nicholson Street, Brunswick is significant. The style, form and materiality of the Inter-War Romanesque church is significant. The single-storey extension to the rear of the church is not significant, along with the Parish House and associated garage.

How is it significant?

The Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church is of local historical, aesthetic, social and associative significance to the City of Moreland.

Why is it significant?

The Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church has historical significance in its role in demonstrating the development of church facilities within the suburb during the inter-war period. (Criterion A)

The Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church has aesthetic significance as an Inter-War Romanesque style church which contains elaborate and well-kept original detailing including features in brick, stone, concrete and slate. Further, the church presents well to the street, establishing a strong visual presence along Nicholson Street. (Criterion E)

The Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church is significant for its ongoing association with the Brunswick East community as an important religious meeting place. (Criterion G)

The church is associated with well-known Robert Harper, architect and builder for the site. (Criterion H)

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