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OAK PARK (FORMER)

Other Name

Belle Vue Park, Grand View Park, Pascoe Vale Farm, House, individual, 1860, 1870

Location

7 OAK PARK COURT,, OAK PARK VIC 3046 - Property No 54324

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?
'Oak Park', comprising the house constructed c.1879, at 7 Oak Park Court, Oak Park.

How is it Significant?
'Oak Park' is of local historic significance to the City of Moreland.

Why is it Significant?
Of historical significance as one of only two nineteenth century houses in the Oak Park area. (AHC Criteria A4)
It demonstrates the early phase of farming in this area and is built on the site of the former Belle Vue homestead, which was associated with John Pascoe Fawkner, pioneer, politician and co-founder of Melbourne, who lived on the property between 1840 and 1855. (AHC Criteria H1)

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