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Hazeldene & Organ

Location 8A Balwyn Road,, CANTERBURY VIC 3126 - Property No B2414 File Number B2414 Level Regional

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Statement of Significance

Very good example of a single storied brickhouse c. 1888. Reference to quality of cast iron work. Built for George Granville Mercy, bought in 1904 by Aaron Danks.
Large music room added 1904. Tudor revival in form, but with Art Nouveau woodwork and glass.
Classified: 14/05/1970

The organ was built for the music room in 1909 by George Fincham & Son. A two-manual organ of 17 speaking stops. The instrument remains intact, retaining its original tubular-pneumatic action, attached stopkey console, pipework, and blackwood case containing diapered pipes.The instrument is believed to be the only residence organ of its period to remain in its original location, and of interest for its symphonic tonal design, incorporating two sets of undulating ranks on the swell and a Vox Humana stop placed beneath the music room floor.
Organ Classified: 'State'22/10/1990