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LEYTON AND ROCHFORD

Location

224-226 MOORABOOL STREET GEELONG, GREATER GEELONG CITY

File Number

PL-HE/03/0391

Level

Registered

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LEYTON AND ROCHFORD SOHE 2008
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LEYTON AND ROCHFORD SOHE 2008
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1 leyton & rochford geelong
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leyton & rochford moorabool
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leyton & rochford moorabool

Statement of Significance

This pair of semi-detached town-houses, was built about 1850. It is one of the few surviving buildings designed by the important Geelong architects, Surplice & Sons. The style of the building is innovative and most elegantly executed. It is a rare example of townhouses designed as villas. The building reflects the lifestyle of the upper middle class of Geelong in the 19th Century. It has an association with Graham Berry the local member who was a leading radical and protectionist. He was Treasurer, three times Chief Secretary (Premier), Agent General and finally Speaker. Other distinguished Geelong citizens associated with the building, include Dr Charles T Mackin, John Cullen and William Charles Kernot.

The building remains little altered. The front verandas are later additions. Minor alterations have occurred internally.

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