Basic Site Details

Name: Bible Christian Church
Town, district or village: Hotham Hill
City or county: Victoria
Country: Australia
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Notes: 13/8/1886 The Advertiser

The new church is in Brougham street, and is a handsome brick structure about 30ft. in height, 55 in length, and 36 in width. The roof is light-varnishled, and is strengthened by iron tie rods painted light blue, running athwart the building. The pews are comfortable and tasteful in design, and at tie ministers end of the church is a very handsome dais at a very convenient elevation. The church seats about 350 people, and the ventilation and lighting arrangements are satisfactory. The windows are Gothic and diamond paned, and the general aspect of the building must be a matter of congratulation, both to the ministers and members of the church. ... Bible Christian Church in erecting such a commodious and imposing building on Hotham Hill. . The new and handsome building was erected by Mr. John MacPherson builder under the supervision of the architect Mr. A. E. Duguid of Collins street and New market, and reflects great credit on these gentlemen.

Alternative Names

The following alternative names are associated with this building/design:
 NameCurrent name?Notes
Item 1 of 1Mark The Evangelist Uniting ChurchYes 

Building Type Classification

The building is classified under the following categories:
 ClassificationOriginal classification?Notes
Item 1 of 1Church  

Street Addresses

The following street addresses are associated with this building:
 AddressMain entrance?Notes
Item 1 of 1Brougham Street  

Events

The following date-based events are associated with this building:
 FromToEvent typeNotes
Item 1 of 11886 Build/construction 

People

Design and Construction

The following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column.
 NameRolePartnership GroupFromToNotes
Item 1 of 1Alexander Eliezer (or Eleazer) Duguid A1886  

References

Periodical References

The following periodicals contain references to this building:
 Periodical NameDateEditionPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 1North Melbourne Advertiser3 August 1886   

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this building:
 SourceArchive nameSource catalogue no.Notes
Item 1 of 1Courtesy of M KennyInformation sent via 'Contact Us' on website Sent April 2012