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Glendale; Cleverdon House

Other Names Glendale ,  Cleverdon House Location 106 and 108 Riversdale Road HAWTHORN, Boroondara City Level Included in Heritage Overlay

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Statement of Significance

Glendale and Cleverdon House, at 106 and 108 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn, are of local historical and architectural significance as a prominently sited, substantial and relatively externally intact example of two semi-detached Victorian Italianate residences. While the typology of the residences (two substantial semi-detached residences designed to appear as a large detached residence) is unusual in Boroondara, the houses otherwise adopt generally typical Victorian Italianate forms and detailing. The building's prominent and elevated siting and substantial size give it considerable presence in the streetscape. The properties are of historical interest for their association with William Cleverdon, who served as Mayor of Hawthorn between 1876-77 and 1879-80.