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ELIM
29 ERIN STREET RICHMOND, YARRA CITY

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Victorian Heritage Register
ELIM SOHE 2008
ELIM SOHE 2008
ELIM SOHE 2008
1 yooralbyn erin street richmond front view
H0651 elim extent a
H0651 elim extent b
H0651 elim extent c
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Statement of Significance

What is significant?

Elim, formerly called Yooralbyn, was built in 1889 for William Harper, a partner in a leading Melbourne merchant and manufacturing firm. The house was one of the many great mansions and elegant terraces built in Richmond by local merchants and manufacturers during the 1880s boom period. The mansion, substantially intact, still stands on its original allotment and retains some of its 19th century garden layout and planting, as well as its stables. It now forms part of the Salvation Army Bethesda Hospital complex.

How is it significant?

Elim is of architectural and historical significance to the State of Victoria.

Why is it Significant?

Elim is of architectural significance as perhaps the best surviving intact mansion from 19th century Richmond. The exterior of the building is particularly impressive, with its central tower, Ionic portico and flanking verandahs. The expansive stair hall and elaborate plaster work are features of the interior. The house is a rare example of a 19th century boom-style mansion in largely working class Richmond.

Elim is of historical significance to the State of Victoria for the evidence that its imposing facade, elaborate interiors and fine garden setting provide of the opulent lifestyle of Richmond's (and Melbourne's) elite during the late Victorian era.

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      ELIM - History

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      Permit Exemptions

      ELIM - Permit Exemptions

      General Exemptions:

      General exemptions apply to all places and objects included in the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR). General exemptions have been designed to allow everyday activities, maintenance and changes to your property, which don’t harm its cultural heritage significance, to proceed without the need to obtain approvals under the Heritage Act 2017.

      Places of worship: In some circumstances, you can alter a place of worship to accommodate religious practices without a permit, but you must notify the Executive Director of Heritage Victoria before you start the works or activities at least 20 business days before the works or activities are to commence.

      Subdivision/consolidation: Permit exemptions exist for some subdivisions and consolidations. If the subdivision or consolidation is in accordance with a planning permit granted under Part 4 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the application for the planning permit was referred to the Executive Director of Heritage Victoria as a determining referral authority, a permit is not required.

      Specific exemptions may also apply to your registered place or object. If applicable, these are listed below. Specific exemptions are tailored to the conservation and management needs of an individual registered place or object and set out works and activities that are exempt from the requirements of a permit. Specific exemptions prevail if they conflict with general exemptions.

      Find out more about heritage permit exemptions here.

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    Elim

    17/11/14

    Now part of Epworth Hospital

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Elim

17/11/14

Now part of Epworth Hospital

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