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Other Name 2-4 Charmian Close, Ivanhoe Location 2-4 Charmian Close IVANHOE, Banyule City Level Included in Heritage Overlay

[1/1] 2-4 Charmian Close

Statement of Significance

2-4 Charmian Close is of local architectural and historical significance. The house is a good example of the bungalow style, substantially intact and prominently sited. The house was the residence of William E. Hooper, founder of Preston Motors. Hooper, also a former employee of the Preston Tannery, was one of several members of the tanning industry who, after gaining prosperity, moved to the larger rural allotments of Heidelberg.