557 King Street

557 King Street
West Melbourne VIC 3003
photographer: Stephen Hatcher

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Previous Address
Constructed 25/11/1875
Style
Architect
Builder Mair, S

Timelapse Building Images

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Land Details

  1. 1895 MMBW Map.
  2. Compiled Crown Record Plan showing Mr. John O’Shannassy was the first land purchaser of lot 9 in section 53. O’Shannassy would later go on and become Premier of Victoria, three times in his life.

Building Details

Notice of intent to build.

Street: King – near Stanley Street

Application Number: 6564. Date 25/11/1875

Owner & Builder: Mr. S. Mair

Application Fee: 3.10.0

Type: 2-storey house, with a private back yard gardens.

We believe it was two houses. (555 & 557 King Street, see the 1876 Bourke Ward rate book rate number 2407 & 2408 both plots owned by Samuel Mair)

Other significant building works carried out by Samuel Mair can be found here.

Burchett Index


Subsequent Building Alterations

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Architectural Features




  • Gate
    Cast Iron

    photographer Stephen Hatcher


  • Hardware
    Cast Iron

    photographer Stephen Hatcher


  • Doors
    Timber

    photographer Stephen Hatcher


  • Windows
    Glass

    photographer Stephen Hatcher


  • Fin Wall
    Brick

    photographer Stephen Hatcher


  • Lacework
    Cast Iron

    photographer Stephen Hatcher


  • Balcony
    Timber

    photographer Stephen Hatcher


  • Lacework
    Cast Iron

    photographer Stephen Hatcher


  • Roof
    Tin

    photographer Stephen Hatcher


  • Lacework
    Cast Iron

    photographer Stephen Hatcher


  • Balcony
    Cast Iron

    photographer Stephen Hatcher


  • Chimney
    Brick

    photographer Stephen Hatcher



Heritage Significance and Listings

Heritage Listings and Explanatory Notes

Owners

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Residents

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Social History

If you know more about any earlier families who had a direct connection to this inspiring period home, we encourage you to contact us and share their stories and old photos today.

Context and Streetscape

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Streetscape

Other Information

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