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Simpson Street 139

East Melbourne, Simpson Street 137,139

Description: 

A pair of single storey, single fronted cottages with wide semi-circular bay windows and arched balustrades above.

History: 

The houses were built for two different owners: No 137 was built for Thomas C Wight, printer; and No 139 was built for Alexander Hutchinson. The two men notified the City Council of their intention to build on the same day: 14 February 1859. They chose James Stubbings as builder.

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