Valcovig
East Melbourne, Hoddle Street 1157
Description:
This is an early two storey brick and render shop with a dwelling to the upper floor. The upper floor windows have tuckpointed segmental arches and double hung sashes. The original structure probably had a single storey verandah. [City of Melbourne i-Heritage database]
History:
No 1157 Hoddle Street was built for Thomas Davis, or Davies, in 1872 by Trinnick & Timmins of 48 Peel Street, Hotham (North Melbourne). Sharing the home with Thomas was his mother, Hannah, and his sister, Emma.