Rushbrook
East Melbourne, Berry Street 020
Description:
Large 2 storey terrace of red and brown polychromatic brickwork with elaborate moulded render embellishments to parapet. The 2 storey cast iron verandah has many recent components. However the tessellated tile verandah paving is intact. [i-Heritage database]
History:
This house was designed and built in 1898 by Joel J Eade for Herman Dehnert. Joel James Eade was the son of Joel Eade who was also an architect, and a founder of the Collingwood School of Design. The house appears to be one of the very few documented works by this architect.