David's Cottages
East Melbourne, Simpson Street 171, 173
A colour photo of the pair of houses at 171 and 173 Simpson Street, East Melbourne.
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East Melbourne, Simpson Street 171, 173
Description:
A pair of single fronted, single storey cottages. No 171 has been painted but appears to have retained its original iron frieze. The fence is also original with iron pickets and impressive gate posts relative to the size of the house. No 173 has retained its original, unpainted brickwork but has modern frieze and fence.
History:
These two houses were built in 1870 by James Harper for John Dillon Armstrong, carpenter, cabinet maker and lastly, gentleman. They were known as David’s Cottages, named for John Armstrong’s son.