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Braemar - planning controversy 1977-1981

Catalogue number: 
emvf0802
Content or description: 
A file containing a number of letters and documents pertaining to the proposed redevelopment of Braemar, 178 George Street, East Melbourne.
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Braemar reports

Catalogue number: 
emvf0657
Content or description: 
Copies of reports prepared in support of the building's nomination to Historic Buildings Register, now Heritage Victoria. Includes report from National Trust of Victoria by C.
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East Melbourne, George Street 178, Braemar

Description: 
Large two storey house especially noteworthy for its conservative classicism and its unusual verandah with paired cast iron columns
History: 
The house was designed in 1865 for William Bowen, a noted Collins Street chemist, by Leonard Terry.
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East Melbourne, Hotham Street 099 - Burchett

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Catalogue number: 
wbhotst099
Content or description: 
Old No. 82. 1854. Thos. Crawson to build for Geo. S.L. Robinson (first owner) 'Clarence Cottage' - 3 room iron house. Also: Alex McLaren to build brick cottage and additions. 1855.
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East Melbourne, Hotham Street 099, Halloween

Description: 
Symmetrical, two storey, double fronted house with replacement verandah and balcony
History: 
In a Notice of Intent to Build dated 14 March, 1854 George Robinson gave notice of his intention to have builder, Thomas Crawson, erect a three room iron cottage.
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East Melbourne, Simpson Street 093, 095a - Burchett

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Catalogue number: 
wbsimst093-095a
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Cottages located at top of lane between No.91 and No.95 Simpson Street. Originally numbered as 10 - now No.93 and 10 1/2 - now No.95a. First mentioned in Directory in 1881. 1854.
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East Melbourne, Simpson Street 093, Little Broomfield

Description: 
The existing house is the result of joining together two small free-standing cottages. It is approached by a narrow private garden path leading off Simpson Street, between Nos. 91 and 95.
History: 
In 1868 the Rate Books list G.K. Johnston as owning 'enclosed land & stables'(No. 1307).
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