FORMER PRIORY LADIES SCHOOL
61 ALMA ROAD ST KILDA, Port Phillip City
Victorian Heritage Register
Statement of Significance
Last updated on - June 28, 1999
This building is most probably the only suburban scale house in Victoria in the American Romanesque style, as well as being the first residence built in this style. Architect EG Kilburn visited the United States of America in 1889. This boarders' residence for the Priory Ladies' School was constructed in the first half of 1890. The Priory, 61 Alma Road, St Kilda, is of architectural and historic importance for the following reasons:
- as probably the only suburban scale house in Victoria in the American Romanesque style, as well as being the first residence built in this style in Victoria.
- as a notable work of the architect EG Kilburn who visited America in 1889 and reflected his experience in this design.
- for the quality of its interior fittings and detailing.
