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187971

Drummond Street - Historic Area

Drummond Street,, CARLTON VIC 3053 - Property No B3290

The area is defined by Gratton Street to the north, Victoria Street to the south and the eastern side between Pelham and Queensbury Street is excluded. A significant street of nineteenth century housing still largely intact, with examples from each decade in the street's development. This is one of the best coherent areas of nineteenth century terrace housing in Melbourne and represents the variety of types, styles, and standards common to the period. Of particular note within ... more

B3290

State
68374

Williamstown Beach Dressing Pavilion

Foreshore Reserve, Esplanade,, WILLIAMSTOWN VIC 3016 - Property No B6268

Designed by Bridge & Bogle in 1935 for Williamstown Council, this beach dressing pavilion is of State importance because: -as a seaside bathing pavilion from the pre-World War Two era, it exemplifies a rare building type; -its reinforced concrete construction is rare for the use; -its reinforced concrete construction aids in the expression of the plastic forms inherent in the Streamlined Moderne/de Stijl architectural style employed; -the style used is unusual ... more

B6268

State
 

Wollert Village Reserve Boundary Dry Stone Wall

Cooper Street, east of Merri Creek,, EPPING VIC 3076 - Property No B7161

The Wollert Village Reserve boundary dry stone wall is of historical significance at the local level, as a rare feature, which demonstrates the very first stages of European settlement in the Port Phillip District. While it is degraded, it still stands in its original location to mark the boundary of the Wollert Village Reserve and so marks the first step in the appropriation and alienation of Aboriginal land and the establishment of the British and Colonial authority over the Port ... more

B7161

Local
193792

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church & Organ

Cnr Sturt and Dawson Streets, BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 - Property No B1579

The largest and most complete Norman style church in Victoria, built in 1862-4 to the design of the Ballarat architect C D Cuthbert. The porch and vestry were added in 1873, the tower and spire (which are not Norman) in 1882-4, the decorations at the entrance in 1884, the transepts in 1890 and the choir vestry in 1926. The black bands in the pinnacles of the spire are an unusual feature, and were inserted at the time of construction when news was recieved of the death of the ... more

B1579

Regional
100381

Barham - Koondrook Bridge

Kerang-Koondrook Road,, KOONDROOK VIC 3580 - Property No B4916

Built in 1904, the Barham Bridge is historically, scientifically, socially and aesthetically significant at State Level. It is a complex seven-span structure of timber, steel, iron and concrete, featuring a steel lift-span on an iron and concrete substructure, and two large De Burgh composite timber-steel through-truss spans (modifying the American Pratt pattern) one at either side of the main lift span. The De Burgh (Pratt) composite timber-steel trusses which are such an ... more

B4916

State
175251

Former St Andrew's Presbyterian Church & Cook Organ

19 Camp Street,, DAYLESFORD VIC 3460 - Property No B5906

Church Statement of Significance: A brick church of 1903-4 designed by Clegg & Miller, and distinctive for the composition of its west front. This is elevated high above the street and incorporates an open porch flanked by an octagonal bell tower with copper spire and a lower projection with pyramidal roof. The interior, which has a sloping floor, focusses upon the apse. Church Classified Local: 13/07/1989 Cook Organ Statement of Significance: A two-manual organ of 11 ... more

B5906

Local
70792

Grave Of Dr. W L Richardson

Tower Hill Cemetery, Princes Highway,, KOROIT VIC 3282 - Property No B2648

Dr. W L Richardson, father of Henry Handel Richardson.

B2648

File only
187419

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Cnr Wattle & McKenzie Streets,, BENDIGO VIC 3550 - Property No B4509

Australia's largest provincial church, and the last Gothic cathedral to be completed in Victoria. The nave was built in 1896-1901 to the design of Reed Smart & Tappin in the Decorated Gothic style, and transepts, sanctuary and chapels added in 1954-77. The site is dramatic, with the west window by Hardman of Birmingham. The twentieth century work was largely executed by sixteen craftsmen, most of whom were Italians brought to Australia for the purpose. Classified: 09/03/1989

B4509

Local
150115

Cedrus atlantica 'fastigiata'

Fastigiated Blue Atlas Cedar

Queens Park, Ligar Street,, CLUNES VIC 3370 - Property No T11180

Horticultural value Contribution to the landscape Rare or localised Outstanding example of species A fine specimen of Spanish Fir which has reached a considerable height. A native of Spain, the species has grown particularly well throughout the Central Highlands, Daylesford, Coghills Creek, Creswick, Ballarat, Buninyong and Mt Macedom. The tree in in excellent condition and is an important planting in Queens Park. Measurements: circa 1986 Spread (m): ... more

T11180

Regional
140021

Cedrus deodara et alia

Araucaria bidwillii ,  Deodar ,  Pinus nigra var. maritima ,  Pinus nigra var. corsicana

Wood Street,, BRIGHT VIC 3741 - Property No T11404

Contribution to landscape This street planting of 17 trees is located between Anderson Street and Gully Creek. It is an avenue of mixed conifers, including Cedrus deodara (x9), Araucaria bidwillii (x6), and Pinus nigra var. maritima (x2). This planting is one of the few examples of conifers used for street planting in Victoria. Conifers were popularly recommended during the 1860s-1870s but fell out of favour as street plantings in the late ... more

T11404

Regional
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