PARK VIEW
512-518 RACECOURSE ROAD, FLEMINGTON, MOONEE VALLEY CITY
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Statement of Significance
This place is included on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR H1203). Please refer to the VHR Hermes record for the statement of significance. The local statement of significance is:
Architecturally, near original example of the Swiss Chalet style which has notable idiosynchracies such as the round chmineys: of metropolitan importance.
Historically, little is known of the Byrnes family however the fence panels are of historical note as probably from Flemington Racecourse.
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PARK VIEW - Physical Description 1
Swiss Chalet in style this house follows the form established by the popular American Bungalow type, with its broad gables and heavy pergola porch. The fanciful attic and lower hooded window line however follow the Chalet style as does the textured stucco wall finish. The attic window shape round pepper-pot chimneys and round windows add a distinctive variation also seen at 199 Cashmore Street (qv) whilst the rampant kangaroo at the gable follows the nationalist adaption of the Griffin grotesques of the French.
The fence is unusual appearing to be of iron panels re-used from the Flemington racecourse members stand (which was replaced in the 1920s) set between new masonry posts.
PARK VIEW - Integrity
Generally original except for additions over the porch pergola .
PARK VIEW - Physical Description 2
Streetscape
In a mixed streetscape but sharing its general set back.
Heritage Study and Grading
Moonee Valley - Flemington and Kensington Conservation Study
Author: City of Melbourne
Year: 1985
Grading: State
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TERRACEVictorian Heritage Register H0077
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TERRACEVictorian Heritage Register H0081
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FORMER FLEMINGTON COURT HOUSEVictorian Heritage Register H1470
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"1890"Yarra City
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"AMF Officers" ShedMoorabool Shire
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"AQUA PROFONDA" SIGN, FITZROY POOLVictorian Heritage Register H1687
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10 Down StreetYarra City
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