Lavender Bay, St Francis Xavier Church
St Francis Xavier Church is located along Mackenzie Street, in the north shore suburb of Lavender Bay. This sandstone building was designed by William Wardell in the Gothic architectural style and opened in 1881 as a Catholic school with four classrooms. When a new school was erected on the grounds in 1901 it became a church.
it is so beautifully worn and weathered!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR YOUR VISIT JIM !
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Lavender Bay is a great suburb. Good shot Jim.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous old church! We have a St. Francis Xavier Church in downtown Cincinnati, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beaut contrast between old and new.
ReplyDeleteThe office tower certainly dominates the skyline now but the bell tower probably once did too.
DeleteOld and new, I like the contrast in the picture too.
ReplyDeleteI like this shot of a blue steepled Gothic church under a gorgeous blue sky. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday, Jim.
Gorgeous!
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What a great structure to photograph and the sky was just perfect behind it. Thanks for sharing such great work of art!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful church. Well captured.
ReplyDeleteLovely old church, Jim!
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