Rectory/Manse Sites

Bishop's Court is a two storey steep roofed stone building of English domestic style with a Tudor influence. Built as residence for the Bishop of Adelaide, by the first Bishop of Adelaide (Bishop Augustus Short) . The building is constructed in limestone, cut stone and ... Continue Reading »

The Archbishop's House was built in 1845 to the design of the notable early architect George S Kingston. It was subsequently altered in 1860, 1882, 1918 ,1935 and 1936. Historically it is associated with Dr. Murphy and has been the residence of all subsequent Catholic Bishops. It is one of ... Continue Reading »

The primary significance of the former Stow Memorial Church Manse later known as the Attorney-General's building lies in its intervening use as a private sanatorium under the ownership and control of Dr Timothy A Hynes. In 1901 Dr Hynes purchased the property from the Congregational Church and commissioned the architectural ... Continue Reading »

The rectory formed part of the complex of St Paul's Anglican church which also included a school house.  An architect for the rectory has not been identified, although the church was designed by James Cumming.  In 1969,Morgan and Gilbert observed of the rectory,  'This stone building with brick dressings is ... Continue Reading »