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Mosspennock

Other Name

Philadelphia Robertson House

Location

22 - 40 Clarendon Street,, EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002 - Property No B4017

File Number

B4017

Level

State

[1/3]
B4017 Mosspennock
[2/3]
B4017 Mosspennock
[3/3]
B4017 Mosspennock

Statement of Significance

Designed by Charles Webb and built as a residence called Mosspennock in 1881/82 for Mr J L Purves, a prominent lawyer and politician, and enlarged in 1889/90.
Occupying a corner site overlooking Fitzroy Gardens, the two-storey rendered brick building in classical Italianate style has curved glass in the front bow windows. The additions on the north-west corner and the alterations and additions to the south wing are not included.
Classified: 23/02/1978
Revised: 03/08/1998

Group

Residential buildings (private)