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Former Listowel House - Port Fairy Historic Area

Other Name Riverdale Location 98 Gipps Street,, PORT FAIRY VIC 3284 - Property No B2472 File Number B2472 Level Local

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Statement of Significance

Riverdale was built by Mark Tucker in 1875 on part of land sold to John Mason in 1855 and used by the latter as a timber yard and workshop. On completion the building was let to two doctors who called it Listowel House. Mark Tucker moved into the house in 1878 and lived there until his death in 1895. During this period it was known as Riverdale Cottage.
Riverdale is a two-storied, symmetrical house with a double-storied verandah, which may be original or may have been added. The present verandah also appears to have been altered. Features of the building are its window and door mouldings.
Classified: 10/12/1970
2010 Note: Verandah modified c.1980.
Part of Port Fairy Historic Area Classified: 02/03/1981.