A postcard photograph of the Christ Church Drouin after its relocation to Main St.
Last week's "Snapshot" focused on the establishment of the Anglican church in Drouin in 1885.
With the district and township growing, land was purchased on the corner of Main St and Francis Ave.
In 1891, the church building was hauled by bullocks from its original Grant St location to its new site and rededicated by the Bishop of Melbourne.
It was set back on the land, allowing for future buildings to be constructed.
The postcard photograph of the church captures its new position, with a picket fence and planted pines nearby.
After 1936, a brick building was erected much closer to Main St and the timber building became the church parish hall. The final church service was held in the original building on September 13, 1936.
The timber building was used during World War II as a post of the Voluntary Air Observers Group.
It has been used since for many other church and community activities.
In 2011, the timber building was renamed "Maxfield Hall" in honour of Colin and Iris Maxfield's very long contribution, particularly in care of and programs for youth from the 1940s.
The little timber church building is still there. Although hidden from the main road, it is still part of the Christ Church Drouin facilities.
Photograph and information courtesy Stories of Drouin, a cooperative oral history project between The Committee for Drouin, Drouin History Group and 3BBR FM to preserve local stories.
To hear the story of Christ Church Anglican Drouin, visit storiesofdrouin.com.au