Don Juan House
East Melbourne, Albert Street 268 - Burchett
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Don Juan House was built in 1873 by Joseph Thompson with the winnings when the horse Don Juan won the Melbourne Cup in 1873.
Don Juan House was a 2 storey dwelling of 14 rooms, stable and coach house.
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East Melbourne, Albert Street 268, Woollahra
Description:
Large free-standing house.
History:
'Joe' Thompson was a bookmaker and in 1873 he was also the owner of a horse named Don Juan (bought for £50 at Kirk's bazaar) who won the Melbourne Cup that year.