Glenelg Our Lady of Victories Catholic church
Land purchased 1926 in High St adjacent to St Mary’s Hall, foundation stone 3 Oct 1926 by Archbishop Robert Spence, architects Garlick & Jackman, opened 20 Nov 1927, consecrated Dec 1969. Third Catholic church in district – first 1869 on corner of Moseley & Bath Sts, second 1894 St Mary’s hall on corner High & Chapel Sts.
“The work of preparing the plans was entrusted to Messrs. Garlick & Jackman, the well known firm of architects, with the result that they decided, after careful consideration, to adopt the Italian Renaissance as their basis, and make a distinct departure as regards church architecture locally. The building, which will be a little to the west of the present one, will present a most impressive appearance.” [Southern Cross 8 Oct 1926]
“It is an imposing building, based on the Corinthian or Roman architecture. The facade is finished off in white Atlas cement, giving the appearance of solid stone. There are four massive Corinthian pillars, surmounted with Ascanthus feathers, above which rises a canopy and pediment. Above all is a large marble cross, which will be flooded with light at night. Entrance to the church is gained by a short flight of marble steps, and one then passes through ornate polished blackwood doors, in the centre of which are coloured lead lights. The interior of the church is beautifully finished off, the Romanesque style prevailing throughout. The altar and sanctuaries are framed in Corinthian pillars and pilasters on the sides, with fibrous plaster panels, to which are attached symbolical paintings.” [Register 21 Nov 1927]
“All the windows are of coloured leadlights, with a symbolical emblem in the centre.” [Register 21 Nov 1927]
Glenelg Our Lady of Victories Catholic church
Land purchased 1926 in High St adjacent to St Mary’s Hall, foundation stone 3 Oct 1926 by Archbishop Robert Spence, architects Garlick & Jackman, opened 20 Nov 1927, consecrated Dec 1969. Third Catholic church in district – first 1869 on corner of Moseley & Bath Sts, second 1894 St Mary’s hall on corner High & Chapel Sts.
“The work of preparing the plans was entrusted to Messrs. Garlick & Jackman, the well known firm of architects, with the result that they decided, after careful consideration, to adopt the Italian Renaissance as their basis, and make a distinct departure as regards church architecture locally. The building, which will be a little to the west of the present one, will present a most impressive appearance.” [Southern Cross 8 Oct 1926]
“It is an imposing building, based on the Corinthian or Roman architecture. The facade is finished off in white Atlas cement, giving the appearance of solid stone. There are four massive Corinthian pillars, surmounted with Ascanthus feathers, above which rises a canopy and pediment. Above all is a large marble cross, which will be flooded with light at night. Entrance to the church is gained by a short flight of marble steps, and one then passes through ornate polished blackwood doors, in the centre of which are coloured lead lights. The interior of the church is beautifully finished off, the Romanesque style prevailing throughout. The altar and sanctuaries are framed in Corinthian pillars and pilasters on the sides, with fibrous plaster panels, to which are attached symbolical paintings.” [Register 21 Nov 1927]
“All the windows are of coloured leadlights, with a symbolical emblem in the centre.” [Register 21 Nov 1927]