 | Originally constructed as a Congregational Church in 1854, The Geelong Wintergarden building features unadorned classical lines, tall windows and a lofty internal space - resulting in a spacious and elegant building with excellent natural lighting. Restored in 1989 it is now an attractive destination for Art lovers, shoppers, families, sightseers, gardeners and hungry travellers. Its combined features make it well worth a half day visit. |
Today, as well as Leaf & Stone Garden Gallery , the Wintergarden building houses:
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| History of the Wintergarden Building | |
| 1854 | Official opening of the McKillop St. Congregational Church |
| 1878 | The Victorian Colonial Government purchases the building and converts it to an Army drill hall and orderly room for the Geelong Corps of The Royal Victorian Volunteer Artillery. |
| 1907 | The Bollington Hop Beer Company operates in the building. When fruit was in season the company employed nearly 50 people. |
| 1914 | Taits Soft Drink Company takes over Bollingtons. |
| 1920 | After the First World War, McLintocks Vinegar Pty Ltd makes lemon seltzer drinks, malt vinegar and McLintocks Jellies in the building. |
| 1949 | From this time Carews Dry Cleaning use the building for their dry cleaning business. |
| 1989 | The building is completely renovated and re-opened as the Geelong Wintergarden, housing several integrated retail businesses |