St Albans Gatehouse
305 Wilsons Road, WHITTINGTON VIC 3219 - Property No 265882
Statement of Significance
A Listed - State Significance
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
The gatehouse lodge at St. Albans Homestead Whittington was erected in 1890-91 for prominent pastoralist and horse breeder John Crozier, successor to James Wilson, the founder of St Albans Stud.
Henderson and Marryat, Architect designed this picturesque Victorian eclectic style gate lodge in dichromatic brick patterns with towering chimneys, gothic revival imagery and octagonal coved tower and belfry to signal the arrival of distinguished visitors. The lodge, although later constructed that the St Albans Homestead, is, although presently derelict, an integral part of this significant racing stud and property and one of the finest gate lodges in Victoria
RECOMMENDATIONS: PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Geelong Regional Commission Register.
Australian Heritage Commission Register of the National Estate.
Historic Buildings Council Register.
National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Register.
REFERENCES
Building Engineering and Mining Journal - 6 September 1890, Sup. p.3 . tender accepted for erection of entrance lodge and gates at St Albans Geelong (Willingham Index)
Jones, HG - "A Brief History of St Albans Estate Geelong" copy in possession of current owner, Adelaide 1977.
For complete Bibliographic and Documentation References, refer to Documentation sheet for St Albans Homestead.
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ST ALBANS HOMESTEAD
Victorian Heritage Register H0741 -
ST ALBANS HOMESTEAD GATE LODGE
Victorian Heritage Register H1113
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St Paul's Church
Greater Geelong City
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