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Carr

East Melbourne, Simpson Street 52, 54, 56 Holyrood Villas

Description: 
Originally three matching houses, each single story and double fronted with concave verandah roof and unusual decoration to window and door architraves.
History: 
The houses were built in 1859 for Thomas Hood Scott and Robert Garrick Wilson who were in partnership as grocers with premises in Gertrude Street on the corner of George Street, Fitzroy (then Collingw
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Jolimont, Agnes Street 045, 047 - Burchett

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Catalogue number: 
wbagnst045-047
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Two houses built in 1871 for Thomas Watt. Builder unknown. Occupied by J B Davies and Robert Carr.
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Jolimont, Charles Street 021 - Burchett

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wbchast021
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J McIntosh built 2 storey house in 1887 for W Carr. Architect - C Cox
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Lift Up Your Hearts: The Story of St. Patrick's Cathedral

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embk0083
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The history of the building of St. Patrick's Cathedral, East Melbourne. Black and white photos.
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