East Melbourne, Simpson Street 059, 061, 063, 065

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Acquisition number: 793

Catalogue number: wbsimst059-065

File name: Burchett index cards

File location: East Melbourne Library

'Elizabeth Terrace' believed to be named after Elizabeth, wife of Benjamin Lee, ironmonger of 177-9 Bourke Street (John McEwan).
1873. MCC BR: Thomas Dalby (149 Argyle Street, Fitzroy) to build 4 single storey cottages for Mr. Benjamin Lee. Architect - G.D. Langridge.
1875. Directory lists (from George Street end): 1. John Earbutt. 2. Charles Cadden. 3. Grimwood. 4. Henry Walsh.
Note: Incised decoration on late-style chimneys.
Photo shows No.59 on left of terrace.

Item type: Index card

Item size: 8.5x5.6cm.

Item condition: Fair

Author: Winston Burchett

Photographer: Winston Burchett

History of item

Part of Winston Burchett's index card set, created and used by Winston Burchett to support his research and writings. The set of cards is held by the East Melbourne Library and is fully digitised and published by the East Melbourne Historical Society with the permission of the Library.
The reliability of the information in this set of cards varies considerably. It should not be used as a primary source but as a lead to other sources.

Owner of original: East Melbourne Library

Reproduction rights: East Melbourne Library

Date digitised: 2009-11-20