Lygon Street Christian Chapel
Lygon Street Christian Chapel is an Evangelical church in the inner-city suburb of Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, built in 1865, and designed by architect W.M. Moore.[1] The services were led by a 'preacher'. The preacher prior to February 1867 was American Reverend H.S. Earl. He was replaced by fellow Americans T.J. Gore and G.L. Surben.[2][3]
| Lygon Street Christian Chapel | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Church |
| Architectural style | Classical |
| Location | 42-54 Lygon Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Country | Australia |
| Completed | 1865 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | W.M. Moore |
The chapel contains a "fine example of late 19th century organ building" with an original working organ thought to have been made by Fincham & Hobday in the early 1890s, installed in the chapel in 1913.[1]
References
- http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/search/nattrust_result_detail/65308
- "RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE". The Age (3844). Victoria, Australia. 25 February 1867. p. 6. Retrieved 8 November 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- "FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1867". The Argus (Melbourne) (6, 462). Victoria, Australia. 22 February 1867. p. 5. Retrieved 8 November 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
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