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Thornbury

East Melbourne, George Street 188

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Photo shows large single house at 188 George Street, East Melbourne.  It is one of East Melbourne's grandest remaining mansions and is richly decorated with an elaborate cast iron balcony and lead-light glazing, 

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East Melbourne, George Street 188 - Burchett

1852. Major Joseph Pratt, J.P. From England to Melbourne. Storekeeper and Auctioneer.
1886. MCC BR: Nathan Hood to build house for J.M. Pratt. Architect: T.J. Crouch.
1887. Name mentioned: Joseph M. Pratt, later Hon. M.L.C.
1918-22. Name mentioned: Mrs. K.A. Pratt.
1922 onwards - apartments 'Thornbury Flats'.
1976. Mansion sold.
1981. Mansion sold.

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