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Fairbairn, 249-251 Domain Road, South Yarra

Gould, Meredith23/07/1984

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Gould, Meredith

Date of work:

23/07/1984

Reference number:

BIF-SY 102518

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Item from Collection: Heritage Collection (HC)

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Graphic materials

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Series: South Yarra (BIF-SY)

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UnrestrictedOpen access.

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UnrestrictedPlease contact City of Melbourne Libraries about obtaining permission to reproduce images.

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Building Address: 249 Domain RoadBuilding Title: "Fairbairn" (previously St. Mungo's)Building Type: Residence ; Original use- Residence & SchoolPeriod: Victorian/Inter WarConstruction date: 1891 alterations 1919 ; Source: Ratebooks registerNotable features/Significance: Fence. This, once typical Victorian villa has been substantially altered by H. Desbrowe-Annear in 1919 resulting in a strange mix of standard Victorian, Queen Anne and classical revivial features. The large Victorian residence remains dominant and still conforms with the dominant character of Domain Road.Alterations and Recommendations: Inappropriate - Annear additions ; casement windows ; chimney stacks ; terra cotta tiles to roof ; Garage? ; classical entrance ; porch??? ; garage converted to dwellingOther Comments: Substantial cypress s. hedge. Additions by Annear are substantial and should not be returned to the Victorian form. Internal additions by Annear may be significant.Property key: 102518 - 249-251 Domain Rd.Architect: Guyon Purchas (alterations by H. Desbrowe-Annear)Builder : C. Campbell, Coppin Street East Malvern1895- Occupier: Miss Minnie Hensley ; Owner: Trustees Borron - Brickhouse 16 rooms (Rates 200 pounds)1926 - Occupier/Owner: William Russell-Clark - 26 rooms (Rates 450 pounds)

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