St Joseph's Convent, Cairns, Religious heritage site in Cairns, Australia.
The two-story concrete structure on Abbott Street features wide verandahs, a prominent entrance portico, and gabled roofs designed for tropical weather conditions.
The Sisters of Mercy established this convent between 1912 and 1914, replacing two earlier cottages under the guidance of Bishop James Murray.
The convent forms an essential ecclesiastical group with St Monica's Old Cathedral, representing the development of Catholic education in far North Queensland.
The reinforced concrete construction method was specifically chosen to withstand the cyclone-prone environment of the Cairns region.
The original Gothic-styled concrete arched gate and boundary fence remain intact, complementing the lawned area with mature trees along Lake Street.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -16.91730,145.77290
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:13
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