Glebe, St Scholastica's College
This magnificent heritage building is part of St Scholastica's College, located in the inner west suburb of Glebe. This historic house, known as Toxteth Park, was designed by John Verge and built in 1829 in the Victorian Italianate architectural style. The estate was purchased by the Catholic Church in 1901 to become a convent and school. The building is now used as the Good Samaritan Congregational Centre by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan.
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ReplyDeleteWonderful pic!Beautiful building!
ReplyDeleteGood to see those big verandahs skirting the building Jim. Shelter from our harsh Summers.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post and intriquing history ~ great photo ~ (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeleteThe verandahs are pretty, glad the being is being put to good use. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteI do love the verandahs, too, and what a beautiful old building and great history! Thanks for sharing, Jim!
ReplyDeleteMarvelous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful architecture.
ReplyDeleteThis building is clearly from an era of symmetry where everything was balanced and had its place.
ReplyDeleteI lived in Glebe for about a year and nothing was nicer than a stroll around the Toxteth Estate.
ReplyDeleteIt is a delightful building, Jim. Good that it has been preserved so.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely building, Jim.
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