Royal Villas
East Melbourne, Victoria Parade 514, 516, 518, 520, 522, 524 - Burchett
Originally numbered as No.89 for No.514, etc.with old No.79 now No.524.
1876. MCC BR: James Carlton to build for J. Knipe 6 houses.1877.
1877. J.H. Knipe shown as owner of 6 terraces. Brick, 8 rooms each.
Subsequenr occupants listed: Mrs. R.A. Levison. Michael O'Reilly. Thos. McLean. Rev. Ebenezer Taylor. Henry Heinbockel. Samuel W. Watcham.
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East Melbourne, Victoria Parade 514, 516, 518, 520, 522, 524, Royal Villas
A row of six terrace houses. The central four each have a triple arched verandah and two windows above, while the two end houses have an arched porch over the front door and one window downstairs, and two windows above.
J Knipe notified the City Council of his intention to build a row of six 8 roomed houses in Victoria Parade on 1 December 1876. The builder was to be James Carlton. By June 1877 they were advertised to let for £750 each.
East Melbourne, Victoria Parade 514, 516, 518, 520. 522. 524, Royal Villas
Postcard with photo of Royal Villas, 514-524 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne. The photo shows a row of six terrace houses. The central four each have a triple arched verandah and two windows above, while the two end houses have an arched porch over the front door and one window downstairs, and two windows above. One of the houses is marked '85' in red ink.
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