St Marys Cathedral: 163 Howard Street, corner Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, MELBOURNE
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| Building ProfileName : St Marys Cathedral
LocationAddress: 163 Howard Street, corner Queensberry Street, North Melbourne
City: MELBOURNE
Postcode: 3000
Construction DetailsBuilt: 1858 - 1868
Original use: Church/Cathedral
Current use:
Built in the Victorian period in the Neo-Gothic style
Notable featuresThe present structure is one of North Melbournes oldest buildings and Lloyd Taylors earliest work. The Church is surrounded by attractive gardens and presents a notable composition of bluestone gables. The austere and expansive interior is well planned and culminates in a distinctive vaulted crossing. The timber ceilings in the nave, trancepts and chancel are also notable.The uncarved label blocks are an interesting external feature. Only the base of the proposed tower and spire was executed HistoryArchitect: Lloyd Tayler
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