East Melbourne, Simpson Street 059, 061, 063, 065 - Burchett
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Acquisition number:
793
Catalogue number:
wbsimst059-065
File name:
Burchett index cards
File location:
East Melbourne Library
'Elizabeth Terrace' believed to be named after Elizabeth, wife of Benjamin Lee, ironmonger of 177-9 Bourke Street (John McEwan).
1873. MCC BR: Thomas Dalby (149 Argyle Street, Fitzroy) to build 4 single storey cottages for Mr. Benjamin Lee. Architect - G.D. Langridge.
1875. Directory lists (from George Street end): 1. John Earbutt. 2. Charles Cadden. 3. Grimwood. 4. Henry Walsh.
Note: Incised decoration on late-style chimneys.
Photo shows No.59 on left of terrace.
Item type:
Index card
Item size:
8.5x5.6cm.
Item condition:
Fair
Photographer:
Winston Burchett 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