St Andrew's Presbyterian Church | |
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33°47′42″S151°17′00″E / 33.795023°S 151.283236°E | |
Location | Raglan Street, Manly, New South Wales |
Country | Australia |
Denomination | Presbyterian |
Website | www |
History | |
Status | Church |
Dedication | Saint Andrew |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Architect(s) |
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Architectural type | Church |
Style | Victorian Romanesque |
Years built | 1889-1890 [1] |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 400 people |
Materials | Sydney sandstone |
Administration | |
Division | New South Wales |
Presbytery | Sydney |
Clergy | |
Minister(s) | Rev. Duncan Anderson |
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