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Name	Detail	File number	Level
Sorrento Athenaeum Sorrento Cinema , Atheneum Theatre 20 - 36 Ocean Beach Road,, SORRENTO VIC 3943 - Property No B6735	The Sorrento Athenaeum was constructed in 1894 for local entrepreneur Isaac Bensilum, and designed by J F Gibbins, and is architecturally and historically significant at a State level as an early and unusually ornate and generally intact privately built 19th century theatrical hall, a rare building type. The auditorium features a large cornice and pilasters, three deep plaster domes, set into a ceiling of gridded/floral plasterwork, which also lines the proscenium wall, the ... more	B6735	State
Former Henty Wool Store 82A Whyte Street, COLERAINE VIC 3315 - Property No B3617	A single storey corner shop built before 1870 for Stephen G Henty & Co for the sale of hardware and station supplies, verandah added 1902. Classified: 13/11/1975	B3617	Local
Henry Willis Organ - Wesley Uniting Church 8 Oxford Street,, BOX HILL VIC 3128 - Property No B5415	This organ was built in 1877 by the major English organ builder, Henry Willis, for Findon, Kew, the mansion of the Hon. Henry "Money" Miller. Here it stood at the end of a large ballroom where it was depicted in Victoria and its Metropolis (1888). No expense was spared in the construction of the organ, with superlative materials and lavish finishes being freely employed. The instrument well exemplifies the domestic aspirations of a notable resident on Marvellous Melbourne. It ... more	B5415	State
Picea sitchensis Sitka Spruce Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Wendouree Parade,, BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 - Property No T11296	Contribution to the landscape Outstanding size This Sitka Spruce is an attractive and well-formed specimen within a fine collection of conifers.that were believed to have been planted 120 years ago (1982) The Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) is named after Sitka, Alaska although its natural range is along the coast of NW America. In the Northern Hemisphere it is grown commercially for timber and paper ... more	T11296	Regional
Mechanics Institute, Athenaeum & Free Library Castella Street,, LILYDALE VIC 3140 - Property No B0396	Building Classified: 09/07/1959 Group Statement of Significance: Included with the Lilydale Shire Offices, the facade of the adjacent Athenaeum, Mechanics Institute and Free Library, a single storey facade with sympathetic neo-classic detail including pilasters, pairs of engaged columns supporting a pediment above and arched entrance door and a balustered cornice.	B0396	Local
Picea sitchensis Sitka Spruce 'Alton' 239 Alton Road, MOUNT MACEDON VIC 3441 - Property No T11668	Contribution to historic garden or park Outstanding Size A fine example of the species dominating the entrance to this historic property. The tree has outstanding form, large trunk and even branch distribution. This tree is the second largest example of the species recorded in Victoria. It is located near entrance gate north of croquet lawn. Measurements: 01/03/1998 Spread (m): 20.3 Girth (m): 5.25 Height (m): 44 Estimated Age (yrs): 130 ... more	T11668	Regional
Henty Cottage 15 Ridge Road,, OLINDA VIC 3788 - Property No B2663	Henty cottage came originally from the rear of' Offington' 499 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. It was moved to Brighton in August 1971 and to Olinda in 1972. Believed to have been imported, partly built, from England. The cottage was extensively damaged by fire on 09/12/2004. Only a portion of the exterior fabric remains. Classified:10/12/1970 'Offington' was built for Edward Henty who died there in 1878. The house was converted to flats in 1920, with 16 rooms added, ... more	B2663	Local
Picea sitchensis Sitka Spruce 'Alton' 239 Alton Road, MOUNT MACEDON VIC 3441 - Property No T11669	Contribution to historic garden or park Outstanding size Outstanding example of species This outstanding specimen in a dominant feature of the Alton landscape. It is the largest recorded example of the species in Victoria and amongst the largest cultivated trees in Victoria. The tree displays outstanding form and the trunk diameter is a notable feature. It is located south of the tennis court beside the central path. Measurements: 01/03/1998 Spread ... more	T11669	State
Former St Stephen's Church of England & Organ St Stephen's Anglican Church 360 Church Street,, RICHMOND VIC 3121 - Property No B2155	Church Statement of Significance: One of Melbourne's earliest bluestone churches, of which the four bay nave of 1850-1 was designed by Newson & Blackburn. Other work, since largely reversed, was by Charles Webb in 1855-6, and Nathaniel Billing was responsible for the north aisle of 1863-4 and the south aisle and chancel between 1868 and 1876. The interior has since suffered deleterious alterations. Classified: 16/07/1978 Revised: 11/11/1982 Organ Statement of ... more	B2155	State
Picea sitchensis Sitka Spruce Terang Century Park Princes Highway, TERANG VIC 3264 - Property No T11715	Outstanding size Outstanding example of species An outstanding specimen and possibly the best example in cultivation in Victoria. The tree has developed an excellent form and its long arching branches and pendulous foliage are particularly interesting. It is located at the end of the first hole of golf course Measurements: 04/1987 Spread (m): 15 Girth (m): 3.07 Height (m): 26 Estimated Age (yrs): 90 Condition: Good Access: ... more	T11715	State

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