Haimes Memorial Homes

The Haimes Memorial Houses were erected in 1895-96 as cottage accommodation for aged women, following receipt of a bequest from the estate of Capt. John Haimes, pastoralists of "Mamre" near Colac to the Ladies Benevolent Association in Geelong. Tombs and Durran, Architects, win and architectural competition and their design featuring cottage rows extending along the McKillop and Bellarine Street frontages is in the Queen Anne style, popular a this time. The corner octagonal tower, timber gables, terra cotta roof and contrasting brickwork, are distinctive elements. The cottages are notable examples of their work and an important Geelong institution.

RECOMMENDATIONS: PROTECTIVE MEASURES

Geelong Regional Commission Register.

Australian Heritage Commission Register of the National Estate

National Trust of Australia (Victorian) Register

REFERENCES

Smith, James (ed) - The Cyclopedia of Victoria, 6 Vols. The Cyclopedia Co, Melbourne, 1903, Vol 2, p.453, biography of Tombs and Durran, Architects.

Aitken, Richard - "Edwardian Geelong: An Architectural Introduction", History Research Report. Architecture Division, Deakin University, 1979, pp. 24-25, 37-38.

Geelong Historical Society - Investigator, Wynd, Ian (Ed.). 19 2, p181, 1971, Vol 6, p.57, 1978, Vol. 13, p.79.

Brownhill, W. R. - A History of Geelong and Corio Bay, Wilke & Co., Melbourne, 1955, pp. 279-280, for a detailed history of the foundation of the Ladies Benevolent Association in Geelong and the foundation of the Haimes Memorial Homes.

A search of the Geelong Advertiser files for 1895 may reveal further details of the architectural competition and subsequent report of the foundation stone laying and opening ceremonies.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House