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Acquisition number:
793
Catalogue number:
wbhotst-cnrhotpl
File name:
Burchett index cards
File location:
East Melbourne Library
Site is in lane off Hotham Street (formerly Fitzroy Street). Stewart later built and owned Cyprus Terrace in front.
1853. MCC BR: Thomas W. Stewart, of Collingwood, to build house for self.
1862-69. Directory shows as 5? Hotham Street.
1870. H.W. Stewart - owner/occupier. Off Powlett Street, brick 4 rooms.
1873. Directory shows No.38a Powlett Street. Access to the rear of Cyprus Terrace may have been via lane off Powlett Street.
Card 3:
"If the present house is partly original, it is probably the oldest private residence in East Melbourne. The next one, the bluestone house at 115 Grey Street, was started in December 1853."
Item type:
Index card
Item size:
8.5x5.6cm.
Item condition:
Fair History of item:
Part of Winston Burchett's index card set, created and used by Winston Burchett to support his research and writings. The set of cards is held by the East Melbourne Library and is fully digitised and published by the East Melbourne Historical Society with the permission of the Library.
The reliability of the information in this set of cards varies considerably. It should not be used as a primary source but as a lead to other sources.
Owner of original:
East Melbourne Library
Reproduction rights:
East Melbourne Library
Date digitised:
2009-11-20 
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