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R. C. Church Seminary & Offices
21 Elgin Avenue ARMADALE, Stonnington City

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Statement of Significance

This intact example of a grand Victorian mansion still located on a large allotment, has state significance for design reasons. It demonstrates the building styles popular among the wealthy in the 'Prahran district, and is important architecturally for its elaborate decorative treatqtent and external intactness. The site has local aesthetic significance for its large open space, although the early garden features have been removed.

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    • Physical Description 1

      R. C. Church Seminary & Offices - Physical Description 1

      The house appears to be largely intact and demonstrates grand Italianate architectural detail. The broad facade addressing Elgin Street has a pair of ornate bay windows on each storey, each containing narrow, arched double hung windows. The balcony returns on both sides and is infilled on the southern side. Elegant cast iron columns are paired and bracketed with fine lacework with a few segments missing. The roof is hidden behind a continuous parapet wall, complete with balustrade and frieze. The grand residence is situated on raised foundations with most of the area lawned with occasional established plantings. Later buildings are located to the south-east of the house.

      Local Historical Themes

      R. C. Church Seminary & Offices - Local Historical Themes

      8.4.1 Houses as a symbol of wealth, status and fashion

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Stonnington - Conservation Review City of Prahran Volume 2: Individual Buildings (A1)

      Author: Context Pty Ltd
      Year: 1993
      Grading: A1

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