Braemar: 178 George Street, East Melbourne

The two storey residence, Braemar, at 178 George Street was erected in 1865 by Corben and Wilson for William Bowen, a noted Collins Street chemist. The architect was Leonard Terry. The house was later occupied by Jenkins Collier, a financier and director of the City of Melbourne Bank. He went bankrupt in the boom period. The rendered brick structure has a single storey verandah and rendered brick entrance porch.

Building details & particulars

Building NameBraemar
Building FacilitiesNone
Year Built1865
Number of apartments in complex3
CouncilCity of Melbourne
ZoningGeneral Residential Zone
Search Category:WHU (Warehouse, Heritage, Unique)
Boutique (Complex of 60 or less)
Strata Plan no.RP16576

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