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Fairhall

Location 154 - 156 Hotham Street,, EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002 - Property No B0603 File Number B0603 Level State

[1/1] B0603 Fairhall East Melbourne

Statement of Significance

The townhouse, Fairhall, was erected in 1860 by John McIntosh for James Cummings, a notable Melbourne dental surgeon. It was purchased by G H Dougherty, another dentist in the late 1880's and remained in the family's hands until 1952. The two storey brick structure is rendered on the street facade. The entrance is punctuated by a rendered brick porch. This simply composed townhouse dated from early times. It is a fine example of townhouse architecture in the conservative classical style. It has fine mouldings and a distinctive entrance porch with a recessed secondary arch leading to a front door with fine fan light. The house is an essential part of the East Melbourne precinct and a fine example of a building type which is a distinctive feature of inner suburban Melbourne.
A photograph dated 1910 shows the main ground floor reception room with only one wide centrally located window. It appears that at a later date this was replaced by two windows which give the facade a more symmetrical appearance. The cast iron palisade fence is compatible with the house.
Classified: 30/10/1958
Revised: 03/08/1998