Paxton
East Melbourne, Gipps Street 118, Crathre House
Description:
A large two storey cement rendered house in the Italianate style.
History:
Pre-history: Before Crathre House was built there was another house on the site - a large wooden house known as The Bungalow. This house was owned by Henry Dyer as an investment property. He lived next door at 121 Powlett Street with his wife, Mary, and their children. He owned many other properties in the immediate vicinity.