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Former Benvenuta

Medley Hall

48 Drummond Street,, CARLTON VIC 3053 - Property No B0575

The former townhouse Benvenuta was erected in 1892-93 for Mrs Leah Abrahams, the widow of a small arms manufacturer. It was occupied by Mrs Abrahams until 1914 and the family sold the premises in 1949. The two storey rendered brick structure has a two tier arcade. The centrally located entrance is punctuated by a rounded pediment and tower. The interior is richly decorated. The architect was W S Law. Benvenuta is unique and an outstanding example of boom classicism. It is W S ... more

B0575

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Rosaville

Medley Hall, University of Melbourne Residential College

46 Drummond Street,, CARLTON VIC 3053 - Property No B4140

Rosaville was built in 1883 for Abraham Harris as a two storey terrace house with a brick verandah and balcony divided into three pavilions by the triple arched facade. The detailing in stucco is extremely mannerist and the design of this boom style classicism house can be attributed to Nahum Barnet. Rosaville is located on part of the site of the Wesleyan Immigrants Home which was demolished in 1882 and the land sub-divided. This area was largely redeveloped by Jewish ... more

B4140

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