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BLUESTONE COTTAGE

Other Name

House, Pentridge Warder's Cottage, 1860, Bluestone

Location

82 BELL STREET,, COBURG VIC 3058 - Property No 29580

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

82 Bell Street is of state historical and architectural Significance. It is a remnant of the original complex of bluestone buildings of Coburg, many of which have been demolished. Its historical Significance lies in its connection with Pentridge Prison, which played a dominant role in the development of Coburg in particular, and colonial Victoria generally. This Significance is enhanced by the house's long connection with the Smith family, several of whom, including the original occupant James Smith, were warders at Pentridge. Architecturally, the bluestone construction reinforces the visual association with Pentridge.

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