St. Michael's Cathedral & Rectory
St. Michael's Cathedral & Rectory, Anglican cathedral in Wollongong, Australia
Description
St. Michael's Cathedral is an Anglican place of worship in Wollongong designed by Edmund Blacket and completed between 1858 and 1859 in the Gothic Revival style. The building features a symmetrical layout and sits on Church Street as a defined example of 19th-century religious architecture.
History
The cathedral was established after Charles Throsby Smith founded the settlement in 1822, and Major Thomas Mitchell surveyed the area in 1834 to designate land for the Church of England. These early planning efforts set the foundation for the building that was realized decades later.
Culture
The cathedral hosts regular worship services and religious ceremonies that bring together different generations of the Anglican community. It serves as a meeting place for community events and spiritual practices woven into the daily life of Wollongong residents.
Practical
The building is accessible throughout the week and welcomes visitors to explore the main structure and its grounds. The entire site is registered on the State Heritage Register and includes the rectory building as well as the surrounding gardens and landscaping.
Did you know?
During the Mount Kembla mine explosion in 1902, the cathedral became a center for supporting families affected by the disaster. The building is remembered by the community for stepping forward in a moment of great need.
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