Tuesday, 14 August 2012

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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12 comments:

  1. ZielonaMilaTuesday, 14 August 2012 at 00:25:00 GMT+10

    Fine taking, interesting architecture. I am greeting

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  2. ❀~Myrna~❀Tuesday, 14 August 2012 at 04:38:00 GMT+10

    Wonderful pic!Beautiful building!

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  3. DianneTuesday, 14 August 2012 at 07:13:00 GMT+10

    Good to see those big verandahs skirting the building Jim. Shelter from our harsh Summers.

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  4. carol l mckennaTuesday, 14 August 2012 at 09:38:00 GMT+10

    Wonderful post and intriquing history ~ great photo ~ (A Creative Harbor)

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  5. eileeninmdTuesday, 14 August 2012 at 09:44:00 GMT+10

    The verandahs are pretty, glad the being is being put to good use. Great shot!

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  6. Sylvia KTuesday, 14 August 2012 at 09:59:00 GMT+10

    I do love the verandahs, too, and what a beautiful old building and great history! Thanks for sharing, Jim!

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  7. magiceyeTuesday, 14 August 2012 at 13:35:00 GMT+10

    Marvelous!

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  8. Fun60Tuesday, 14 August 2012 at 16:44:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful architecture.

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  9. JoeTuesday, 14 August 2012 at 17:02:00 GMT+10

    This building is clearly from an era of symmetry where everything was balanced and had its place.

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  10. MarkTuesday, 14 August 2012 at 17:37:00 GMT+10

    I lived in Glebe for about a year and nothing was nicer than a stroll around the Toxteth Estate.

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  11. Melbourne Australia PhotosWednesday, 15 August 2012 at 06:32:00 GMT+10

    It is a delightful building, Jim. Good that it has been preserved so.

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  12. Kay L. DaviesWednesday, 15 August 2012 at 15:38:00 GMT+10

    What a lovely building, Jim.
    K

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