Sheehan
East Melbourne, Powlett Street 052 - Burchett
1889. MCC BR: Blackwell and Dalton Premier Building, Architects of Collins Street, to build 2-storey residence for P. Sheehan Esq. Brick, 15 rooms.
1890. P. Sheehan - owner/occupier.
1891-3. Occupant: Mark Herman, manufacturing jeweller at 476 Albert Street.
1894-7. Occupant: Isaac Allen. Executor: Sheehan.
1898-1906. Occupant: George A. Gibbs.
1907-20. Occupants: William C. Steel and Mrs.
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East Melbourne, Powlett Street 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 94, 96, 98, 100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, Canterbury Terrace
Description:
A row of 16 terrace houses of five bays. The two end bays each comprising two houses and the central bay of four houses are arcaded, while the intervening bays, each of four houses, have cast iron verandahs and balconies. The terrace is often described as the longest in Melbourne.
History:
Charles Butler gave notice of his intention to build on three dates in 1877. The first was 9 February 1877 for six 2 storey houses, the second was 24 April for four houses and lastly 31 May for another six houses.
Foynes, 52 Powlett Street, East Melbourne. Photos appearing in newspapers
1 x A4 page of typed notes lists photos of the house at 52 Powlett Street appearing in newspapers in 1976, 1982 and 1983.
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