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Former Ararat Gaol

Ararat Mental Hospital for Men

Cnr Girdlestone and Basham Streets,, ARARAT VIC 3377 - Property No B1692

Ararat Gaol was commenced in 1859 to the designs of the Public Works Department of Victoria and completed circa 1862. The two-storeyed blocks are located about the central arched gateway, which has prominent detailing in masonry. The two storey buildings are symmetrical and have hipped roofs. There are high walls with conical roofed towers. Ararat Gaol) is an example of the typical design form developed by the Public Works Department of Victoria for Gaols, each though in various ... more

B1692

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