North Sydney, NSW - St Peter's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1866
Denomination: Presbyterian
Saint: Peter
Address: 234 Blues Point Road, North Sydney, New South Wales, 2060
Architect: Edmund Blacket
Architectural Style: Gothic Revival
Traditional Owners: Gamaragal people
Last Updated: 12/08/2024
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History and Architecture:
The first stage of the church was erected in 1866. A Gothic Revival Church built of hard Freestone cut from the site, having a long buttressed nave and spire rising to 80ft over the entrance porch. Enlarged in 1870, southern extension 1881, nave extended and rose window installed 1906. Re-roofed in slate 1927.
Clergy:
There are currently no clergy recorded for this church. Submissions are welcomed.
Organ:
The organ was built by Maley, Young & Oldknow in 1884 ( 2/12 mechanical). Only one of their instruments is known to have come to Australia and this was installed in St Peter's in 1885.
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Source:
1. Organ Music Society of Sydney with permission.