North Adelaide St Laurence's Catholic church
Foundation stone 10 Mar 1867 by Bishop Lawrence Sheil, architects Wright, Woods & Hamilton, opened 10 Jan 1869, priory foundation stone 21 May 1899 by Archbishop O’Reily, church extensions re-opened 13 Feb 1910, architects Woods & Bagot.
“The church, according to the design, is to be cruciform, but at present only the nave is finished. . . Tbe style is early English and transition. The whole of the work is of a very substantial character, the walls being of Glen Osmond stone, with cut stone dressings. The length is divided into seven bays, with one two-light window in each bay, and there is a handsome tracery window in the gable end facing the south. The roof is open, with short hammer beams and carved ribs; the ceiling is boarded diagonally, and covered outside with slate. The whole of the timbers showing are stained and varnished. It is proposed to erect the tower at the back of the sanctuary or chancel, and to have the organ-loft situated in it. In one of its upper chambers is also to be placed a bell.” [Advertiser 3 Feb 1869]
“The new building, which, will be known as St. Laurence's Priory, is to be a substantial stone structure with cement dressings . . . immediately to the west of the Church from which it derives its name, and will contain two stories. . . The architect Mr. E. J. Woods.” [Observer 27 May 1899]
“Work was begun in August last. . . A new sanctuary has been added, with upper and lower sacristies, new confessionals have been installed in the church, and an entrance porch erected. Electric light has been installed throughout.” [Register 14 Feb 1910]
North Adelaide St Laurence's Catholic church
Foundation stone 10 Mar 1867 by Bishop Lawrence Sheil, architects Wright, Woods & Hamilton, opened 10 Jan 1869, priory foundation stone 21 May 1899 by Archbishop O’Reily, church extensions re-opened 13 Feb 1910, architects Woods & Bagot.
“The church, according to the design, is to be cruciform, but at present only the nave is finished. . . Tbe style is early English and transition. The whole of the work is of a very substantial character, the walls being of Glen Osmond stone, with cut stone dressings. The length is divided into seven bays, with one two-light window in each bay, and there is a handsome tracery window in the gable end facing the south. The roof is open, with short hammer beams and carved ribs; the ceiling is boarded diagonally, and covered outside with slate. The whole of the timbers showing are stained and varnished. It is proposed to erect the tower at the back of the sanctuary or chancel, and to have the organ-loft situated in it. In one of its upper chambers is also to be placed a bell.” [Advertiser 3 Feb 1869]
“The new building, which, will be known as St. Laurence's Priory, is to be a substantial stone structure with cement dressings . . . immediately to the west of the Church from which it derives its name, and will contain two stories. . . The architect Mr. E. J. Woods.” [Observer 27 May 1899]
“Work was begun in August last. . . A new sanctuary has been added, with upper and lower sacristies, new confessionals have been installed in the church, and an entrance porch erected. Electric light has been installed throughout.” [Register 14 Feb 1910]