Date built:
1867
Builder:
Archibald Thompson, 131 Cambridge Street, Fitzroy
First owner:
Archibald Thompson Description:
This double-fronted single storey house was built a year before its matching but single-fronted neighbour. Together the two make an unusual combination. No.77 has a fine intact front verandah with wave form fretwork and brackets. The dormer windows are not original
History:
The house was built as an investment for owner and builder, Archibald Thompson (sometimes Thomson).
Sources:
City of Melbourne, i-Heritage database: http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/BuildingandPlanning/Planning/heritagepla...
Catalogue reference:
http://emhs.org.au/catalogue/wbgrest077