Sunday, 7 July 2013

Surry Hills, Chinese Presbyterian Church

The Chinese Presbyterian Church is located on the corner of Crown Street and Albion Street, in the inner city suburb of Surry Hills. This church was originally the Fullerton Memorial Presbyterian Church, built in 1905 in the Federation Academic Gothic architectural style. The Chinese Presbyterian Church moved here in 1957 when it outgrew its church in Campbell Street. At this time of year, you have a better view of the church since the trees surrounding it have lost their leaves.
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17 comments:

  1. PerthDailyPhotoSunday, 7 July 2013 at 01:21:00 GMT+10

    Winter trees are so obliging hey Jim..I really love exploring Surrey Hills.

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  2. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comSunday, 7 July 2013 at 01:30:00 GMT+10

    The colors are so complementary with the barren trees and the shadows really are wonderful.. Gorgeous and classic church architecture.

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  3. robin.Sunday, 7 July 2013 at 02:20:00 GMT+10

    the bottom bricks demonstrate the passing of time and wear. beautiful church, great shadow shot.

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  4. RalphSunday, 7 July 2013 at 02:58:00 GMT+10

    This is a lovely church - a classic shape that was imported all over the world by the Brits - there are many like this in the US in our New England region. Happily this is not ornate like the Church of England - the Presbyterian Scots were far more restrained. The fallen leaves allow for this great shot of a classic house of worship!

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  5. Sylvia KSunday, 7 July 2013 at 03:09:00 GMT+10

    What a lovely old church, Jim, and a great shadow shot for the day!!

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  6. Magical Mystical TeacherSunday, 7 July 2013 at 03:40:00 GMT+10

    Shadowy dealings in a shadowy church? :)

    Shadowy Pine Temple

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  7. Billy Blue EyesSunday, 7 July 2013 at 04:29:00 GMT+10

    Never thought it got that cold down under.

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  8. Gemma WisemanSunday, 7 July 2013 at 07:18:00 GMT+10

    A Chinese Presbyterian Church must be quite a unique concept in Sydney. I don't know of any in Melbourne. And that lower stained brick line is interesting - as if a sign a rising damp. But maybe it's just age. Fascinating building!

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    1. JimSunday, 7 July 2013 at 22:39:00 GMT+10

      You must be referring to the sandstone blocks which make up the surrounding wall.

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  9. Genie -- Paris and BeyondSunday, 7 July 2013 at 13:38:00 GMT+10

    So glad that you could tell us the architecture style as I would not have been able to narrow it down. I do like the all-brick façade and crisp lines.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  10. Rae WalterSunday, 7 July 2013 at 21:28:00 GMT+10

    Nice shot Jim. I was just in Surry Hills yesterday. Love it there.

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    1. JimMonday, 8 July 2013 at 20:44:00 GMT+10

      I was there too. We should have met for a coffee. :)

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  11. Gillena CoxMonday, 8 July 2013 at 03:05:00 GMT+10

    beautiful church, have a nice Sunday


    much love...

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  12. LeaMonday, 8 July 2013 at 09:16:00 GMT+10

    Pretty church!
    At first I had trouble telling the difference between the tree limbs and their shadows!
    Have a wonderful week!
    Lea
    Lea's Menagerie

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  13. UnknownWednesday, 10 July 2013 at 11:17:00 GMT+10

    The trees have cast some lovely shadows.

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  14. TomMonday, 21 July 2014 at 22:58:00 GMT+10

    A wonderful church and so nice to learn its history. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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