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Previous Address | Known as 12 Roden Street before council street renumbering around 1889 |
Constructed | 10/8/1871 |
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Architect | |
Builder | Adams & Hardy |
Timelapse Building Images

Commaps
Land Details
- Current council map
- 1895 MMBW Map
- Compiled Crown Record Plan showing John Alison & Andrew Halley Knight were the first crown land purchasers of lot 5 in section 55.
Crown (VIC) Land Sale May 1853 Age Wed 4th May 1853
First Land Purchaser Allison and Knight Age Wed 4th May 1854
John Alison (or Allison) was a successful flour miller in Victoria.
Andrew Halley Knight was a politician in colonial Victoria, a member of the Victorian Legislative Council. Knight was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and arrived in the Port Phillip District in 1838. He farmed sheep in Kalkallo, Victoria and later became a merchant in Melbourne.
Building Details
A two room house initially and later an 1877 renovation converting it into a two story terrace brick building with balcony, bluestone foundations and corrugated iron roof with a front and a back yard garden. The original roof could have been slate.
Notice of Intent to Build.
10th August 1871, Registration number 4503.
Fee paid: £1.0.0
Builder: Adams & Hardy
Owner: Mr. Edward De Lacey
Burchett Index
Subsequent Building Alterations
The home may have had a third renovation during the Edwardian period given the design of the cast iron lace on the balcony.
Architectural Features
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Fence
Timberphotographer Stephen Hatcher
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Gate
Wirephotographer Stephen Hatcher
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Path
Tilesphotographer Stephen Hatcher
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Doors
Timberphotographer Stephen Hatcher
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Walls
Brickphotographer Stephen Hatcher
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Windows
Glassphotographer Stephen Hatcher
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Windows
Glassphotographer Stephen Hatcher
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Hardware
Cast Ironphotographer Stephen Hatcher
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Lacework
Cast Ironphotographer Stephen Hatcher
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Lacework
Cast Ironphotographer Stephen Hatcher
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Lacework
Cast Ironphotographer Stephen Hatcher
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Lacework
Cast Ironphotographer Stephen Hatcher
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Walls
Renderphotographer Stephen Hatcher
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Garden photographer Stephen Hatcher
Heritage Significance and Listings
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Contributory elements include: Integrity is good despite rendering of the south side wall and indications that the verandah wing wall has been rebuilt. How is it significant? Why is it significant? |
Owners
Residents
Social History
1974. Sands & McDougall Melbourne directory shows J. Underwood living at 70 Roden Street West Melbourne
Sands & McDougall directory

1950. Sands & McDougall Melbourne directory shows David M. Young living at 70 Roden Street West Melbourne
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1930. Sands & McDougall Melbourne directory shows David M. Young living at 70 Roden Street West Melbourne
Sands & McDougall Dierctory

1910. Sands & McDougall Melbourne directory shows Mrs. M. A. Barbour living at 70 Roden Street West Melbourne
Sands & McDougall Dierctory

1890. Sands & McDougall Melbourne directory show John Noone lived at this address.
Sands & McDougall directory

1885. Sands & McDougall Melbourne directory show John Noone lived at this address.
Sands & McDougall directory

1880. Sands & McDougall Melbourne directory showing Henry Waldhanter living at 12 Roden Street West Melbourne.
Sands & McDougall directory

1878. Sands & McDougall Melbourne directory showing Peter Madden living at 12 Roden Street West Melbourne.
Sands & McDougall Dierctory

1876. Sands & McDougall Melbourne directory showing Mrs. Bowen living at 12 Roden Street West Melbourne.
Sands & McDougall Dierctory

1875. Sands & McDougall Melbourne directory showing Mrs. Bowen living at 12 Roden Street West Melbourne.
Sands & McDougall Dierctory

1874. Sands & McDougall Melbourne directory showing Mrs. Elizabeth Rodda living at 12 Roden Street West Melbourne.
Sands & McDougall Dierctory

1873. Sands & McDougall Melbourne directory shows Mrs. De Lacy living at the address in Roden Street.
Sands & McDougall Dierctory

1872. Sands & McDougall Melbourne directory shows Edward De Lacy living at the address.
Sands & McDougall Dierctory

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.

1871. Sands & McDougall Melbourne directory. No sign yet of house 12 Roden Street yet.
Sands & McDougall Dierctory

1870. Sands & McDougall Melbourne directory only shows John P Haynes living on Roden Street, between King & Spencer Streets.
Sands & McDougall Dierctory

Context and Streetscape
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The current property resides within the municipality of the City of Melbourne. We respectfully acknowledge it is on the traditional land of the Kulin Nation.
source: https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/history-city-of-melbourne.pdf
historical map source: https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/search-discover/explore-collections-format/maps/maps-melbourne-city-suburbs
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Streetscape |
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This streetscape contains a collection of historic Victorian and Federation buildings on the northern side either side of this house. The homes in Roden Street are socially and historically significant buildings for the early development of North & West Melbourne in their own right. |
Other Information
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