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Traralgon: 212-216 Williams Road, Toorak. Melbourne, Victoria
Traralgon: 212-216 Williams Road. Toorak. Melbourne, Victoria
Part of the 1890s Bush Inn Estate, this row of three brown bricked terraces is rich in Mannerist style high victorian decoration with the mid terrace featuring a high parapet comprised of triangular and round shell patterned pediments and patterned corbels. The name of the terrace “Traralgon” is emblazoned on the parapet and obviously inspired by the Victorian town in the Latrobe Valley founded around 30 years prior. The verandahs feature thick round and flat arched windows and leadlights rich in cast iron filigree with rounded corner brackets and central pendants as well as a richly detailed fence. Even the blind arches have keystones for added effect.
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Victoria House and Hopetoun House: 22-24 Northcote Road, Armadale. Melbourne, Victoria
Terrace Houses: Hopetoun House (22) and Victoria House (24) Northcote Road Armadale, Victoria
There is a certain elegance to Armadale’s terraces. Many come in short rows. Along the eastern side of Northcote Road there are several grand examples set high up back from the street obiously a vantage from which they have elevated views of the city skyline. This double storey row at 22-24 is no exception. I find it particularly interesting as for a boom style pair they manage to pull off a sense of grandeur despite their comparatively refined ornament.
