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Specimen Cottage

Location

178 - 180 Hargreaves Street,, BENDIGO VIC 3550 - Property No B1900

File Number

B1900

Level

State

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B1900 Specimen Cottage
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B1900 Specimen Cottage

Statement of Significance

These two attached stone houses are possibly the oldest known buildings in Bendigo. No 178, Specimen Cottage was erected in 1856 forand possibly by, James Brierley, a stonemason. He also built number 180 in 1861 and according to the rate books the occupier in 1864 was listed as Maria Steel, harlot. An unusual feature of number 180 is the cantilevered first floor timber verandah and these two cottages are architecturally, socially and historically significant in the history of early Bendigo.
Classified: 15/07/1965

Part of Group Classification Hargraves Street : B4762 19-23 Mundy Street. See B4762, B1650, B5052, B5053, B5054

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