PART NINE - The Premises Today

I have placed an 'X' on my Mud Map (Part One) that shows the outline of the church.
It's the raised bit in the roof line. I have read reports that the church was demolished in the
late 1970s - but that's not totally correct. Here's my take on its partial demise ...

The church survived complete into the 1950s. Holdens were popular ...

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In the 1960s a structure was built in front to meet the footpath line. Essentially, every piece
of available land on the church grounds was built upon. In this 1960s photo one can see the new
structure. Elegant isn't it? Note that Detmold's is still in business, but now as Spicers:-

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The late 1970s was crunch time, and typical of State Governments and local Councils of the period:
destroy old stuff. Despite reports that it was completely demolished, the little church, dating
from the 1850s, did survive! The beautiful gable roof was cut off and the structure was gutted:-

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TODAY
Today the premises are used as a training and function centre - the IVC.
I guess that's sort of appropriate - a sort of homage to the birthplace of the first Scott Bonnar
business at No.19 Young Street, Adelaide. It's a classy interpretation of the building.

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WEBSITE - Layout & Photos
Click HERE to visit the IVC website for some good pictures of the internal layout.

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