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Saint Peter & Paul's Catholic Church

Location Cnr Mercer & Malone Streets,, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No B3421 File Number B3421 Level State

[1/1] B3421 St Peter & Paul's

Statement of Significance

A bluestone church built from 1864-66 designed by William Wardell and supervised by J B Denny, comprising a five-bay clerestoried nave, chancel, side chapels and sacristy. The west front includes a quadruple lancet window surmounted by a double bellcote (symbolic of the double dedication), with a triple lancet window at the east end containing glass by Ferguson & Urie. A distinctive building notable for the severity of its design and the avoidance of ornamentation.
Classified: 12/06/1975
Revised:03/08/1998