Addresses
Type of place
Residence (group), Institutional / group housing
Period
Federation 1890-1914
Style
Composite
This is an image of the local heritage place known as Sisters of Mercy Convent
Sisters of Mercy Convent
Addresses
Type of place
Residence (group), Institutional / group housing
Period
Federation 1890-1914
Style
Composite
The Holy Cross Convent was constructed for the Sisters of Mercy in 1912 to a design by the architectural firm of Hall & Dods. It was built by Edward Duhig, brother of Archbishop Duhig. The convent was built as a residence for the Sisters who until that time had shared accommodation with residents of the home for ‘endangered women’ which they ran in nearby Chalk Street. The convent remains a residence for elderly Sisters of Mercy.
Lot plan
L1_SP291387; L2_SP291387
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Date of Information —
Construction
Roof: Corrugated iron;Walls: Masonry
People/associations
Edward Duhig (Builder);Hall and Dods (Architect)
Interactive mapping
Lot plan
L1_SP291387; L2_SP291387
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Date of Information —
Construction
Roof: Corrugated iron;Walls: Masonry
People/associations
Edward Duhig (Builder);Hall and Dods (Architect)
Interactive mapping
References
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Brisbane City Council Heritage Unit Files
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O'Leary, Rev J. 1919, Catholic Progress: Archdiocese of Brisbane 1912-1919,J. O'Leary, St James' Presbytery, Coorparoo
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Royle, M., Northern Suburbs Heritage Tour, Brisbane History Group, 1993
prepared by — Brisbane City Council (page revised March 2023)