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St John The Baptist Roman Catholic Church

Location

Queens Parade,, CLIFTON HILL VIC 3068 - Property No B5014

File Number

B5014

Level

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Statement of Significance

Church & Hall Statement of Significance: A particularly imposing and prominently sited bluestone church, with freestone dressings, designed by J B Denny and inspired by the precepts of A W N Pugin, with whom Denny had worked in Britian.
The first section was built in 1876-82 and extended between 1887 and 1893 with the addition of the Lady chapel and sacristy in 1903 and the spire in1907. This substantial building comprises a lofty nave and aisles with clerestory, sanctuary with boarded ceiling, sacristies and chapels, including an unusual octagonal chapel to the north.
The fine spire, supported on flying buttresses, is of special note, together with elaborately traceried windows, carved main doorway and excellent fittings including stained glass by Ferguson & Urie and Hardman of Birmingham.
Classified: 09/03/1989
Organ Statement of Significance: A two-manual organ of 24 speaking stops built in 1924 by George Fincham & Sons divided on either side of the rear gallery.
The instrument includes a generous complement of romantic registers, including several string and reed stops. This is the largest Fincham organ in Melbourne from the period to survive intact, retaining its original console with free-combination pistons, tubular-pneumatic action and pipework.
Classified: 19/10/1989

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