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St Stephen's Church & School

Location 39-41 Percy Street and Julia Street PORTLAND, GLENELG SHIRE Level Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

The construction of the present St. Stephen's Church spans a number of years and today, the building still remains incomplete. The earliest part of the building comprises the short nave, transcepts and sanctuary which date from 1855 - 56 and designed by the architect G.W. Mathewson. The interior of this section was completed in 1863 when the ceiling and furniture were installed, and the walls plastered, to designs by Daniel Nicholson. In 1882, the Organ Chamber was added, the Baptistry dates from 1884 and the low nave was added in 1976. This substantial bluestone structure is a fine example of a restrained gothic revival style. The interior of the building is particularly significant with its superb furniture and fittings. The stones of the bluestone wall which encloses the church grounds were salvaged from the now demolished Portland Powder Magazine. The gothic style gazebo in the grounds is noteworthy. (Refer photograph overleaf)