Jenner
East Melbourne, Clarendon Street 206, Valetta House
A stucco-faced dwelling in a restrained version of the Regency style, remarkable for Palladian massing with two axes of symmetry and corner pavilions.
The house was erected by R. Jones for John Gray in 1856.The first we know about John Gray is his marriage to Eliza (nee Abrahams) the widow of William Pyke in 1853. Their first child was born at Myross, Saltwater River, now Maribyrnong River. (There is now a Myross Avenue in Ascot Vale).
East Melbourne, George Street 182, 184, 186
Three three storey terrace houses of rendered brick. No. 182 retains a timber verandah and balcony at ground and first floor level. Its design and construction are unique. The verandahs and balconies have been removed from Nos. 184 and 186, however No. 184 is currently undergoing restoration and its verandah and balcony will be replaced.
The houses were designed by Joseph Reed who was probably the best known and most prolific architect in nineteenth century Melbourne.