Buttner
East Melbourne, Victoria Parade 154, 156, 158, 160
A wide freestanding Victorian Villa of substantial proportions. It incorporates bracketed eaves, with returns under a gently pitched hipped roof over a sober facade composed symmetrically around a generously proportioned entrance doorway. A substantial fence and gracious steps lead to the building.
This impressive house was designed in 1882 by Alfred Friedrich (Fritz) Kursteiner for Dr Alexander Buttner and completed in 1883. The builder was William Muller.
East Melbourne, Victoria Parade 160 - Burchett
Originally No.439. Part of Eye and Ear Hospital.
1882. MCC BR: William Muller for Dr. Alexander Buttner, a 2-storey residence. Kursteiner - architect.
1883. MCC Records mention: Buttner. Brick, unfinished 16 rooms. Directory records mention Buttner to 1915.
1974. Recorded by National Trust. For citation see index card and N.T. F.N.3596. Folio File.
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