OBJECT TITLE / NAME

“Alberton” Albert Street, Mornington

DATE1995 to 1999

MEDIAImage

PHOTOGRAPHERMaureen Tregonning

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1206.94

HISTORY

“Alberton” is an Edwardian residence set in 1/2 acre of glorious gardens and located just 250m to Main Street and the boat harbour. It retained the charm and character of its era. The house was formerly called “Arran” and the home of J.G.Barrett who was Shire President, and on the Council five time. He was also a Director of the butter factory. He was instrumental in the development of the Bush Hospital as he provided the land at a reasonable cost. An auction took place at 2pm on the 31st March 1996.

DESCRIPTION

The front view of a brick Edwardian residence with a beautiful front garden with standard roses. The windows are stained glass with leadlighting. The property comprises 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, blackwood timber kitchen, butlers pantry, wide shady verandah, and 3 car garage.

SUBJECTS

Historic buildings, House names

KEYWORDS

Albert Street, Barrett, J.G, Historic buildings, House names, Mornington, Mornington Butter Factory