Seccull
East Melbourne, George Street 109, Kalingra
Description:
This building is a fine and intact example of 1930's Art Deco flats. Exhibiting extreme care in the detailing including Art Deco treatment of the sash horns on windows ; each flat has a curved balcony with string courses which increase in number up the building.
History:
This block of six two-bedroom flats with six garages was designed by Edith Ingpen in 1933 and built by R & E Seccull Pty Ltd for wealthy bookmaker, Henry Thomas Pamphilon. Ingpen was the first woman to gain an architecture degree from the University of Melbourne and this was her first commission.
East Melbourne, Simpson Street 013, 015 - Burchett
1886-8. Name mentioned: Janet Gerard.
1887. MCC BR: Seccull and Abbott, of 91 Gore Street, Fitzroy to build two 2-storey houses for J.F. Born. Architects: Ravenscroft and Freeman.
1887/8-96. No.13 Mrs. A. Hopkins.
1888-. No.15 Mr. James F. Born.
1889. Name mentioned: J. Born - owner and occupier? Mrs. Hopkins.
1894-1900. No.15 Abraham Kosminsky.
1896-1900. Name mentioned: Mrs.
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East Melbourne, Wellington Parade 062 - Burchett
Corner Simpson Street. Also part of Nos.8-10 Simpson Street. Note: Index card and photo marked incorrectly as Nos.10-12. Nos.10-12 are the adjoining pair of terraces. See separate entry.
1901. MCC Building Advice: James Seccull, builder, for Dr. Peacock. 3 houses. Architects: Sydney Smith and Ogg of 101 Queen Street.
1903-1919. Name mentioned for No.62: Dr. Samuel Peacock.
1903.
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Mercy Maternity Hospital 1971
Proof photo of Mercy Maternity Hospital used in program of the official opening of the Mercy Hospital.
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