St Aloysius Convent boys dormitory, Toodyay

St Aloysius Convent of Mercy classrooms and boys boarders dormitory (fmr) is located on Stirling Terrace in Toodyay, Western Australia. This building is a part of the complex built by the Sisters of Mercy to provide accommodation and a school.[1] This is a two-storey building and was constructed for school rooms and boys dormitories upstairs.[2] A Grand Ball was held on 11 August 1921 to mark the opening of the new college building. The function was attended by 200 people and was held on the first floor.[3]

St Aloysius Convent of Mercy classrooms and boys boarders dormitory (fmr)
Former namesAvondown Centre
General information
Architectural styleFederation Arts and Crafts
Address34-38 Stirling Terrace
Town or cityToodyay
CountryAustralia
Coordinates31°33′16.967″S 116°28′29.255″E
Construction started1920
Completed1921
Official nameSt Aloysius Convent of Mercy classrooms and boys boarders domitory (former)
TypeState Registered Place
Part ofRoman Catholic Church Group, Toodyay (4125)
Reference no.24525
References
Toodyay municipal inventory

It is a red bricked building and has a red tiled roof with decorative ridge tiles. There are double storey verandahs with timber panels. A leaded light window is on one side. Another side elevation has three large sash windows with the middle being wider than the two that are flanking it.[1]

leaded light window in St Aloysius boys dormitory

References
  1. Hocking Planning & Architecture (2012), Municipal Inventory and Heritage List (PDF), Shire of Toodyay, pp. 280–282, retrieved 12 April 2018
  2. Living History. Shire of Toodyay.
  3. Toodyay Herald. 13 August 1921. p. 4. Missing or empty |title= (help)


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