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FORMER NORTH PARK
Location69 WOODLAND STREET ESSENDON, Moonee Valley City Google Maps and Google StreetviewVictorian Heritage Register (VHR) NumberH1286 Heritage Overlay NumberHO128 Level of SignificanceRegistered |
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NOTICE OF REGISTRATION As Executive Director for the purpose of the Heritage Act, I give notice under Section 46 that the Victorian Heritage Register is amended by including ... more |
Statement of Significance
North Park, now known as the Australian Headquarters of the St Columban Mission, was the home of Alexander McCracken, renowned brewer and sportsman. The 42 roomed mansion was built in 1888 by builder D. Sinclair for the cost of £10,750 to the design of Henry Kemp of the prominent Victorian architectural firm of Oakden, Addison & Kemp. In the tradition of the baronial mansions of wealthy British industrialists, the residence was built to symbolise its owner's prosperity ... more
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