R.S.L. Clubrooms and War Museum (building formerly named 'Oban' and 'Mt Selina'), Scallan Street, Stawell, Victoria Australia
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S 37° 03.407 E 142° 46.603
54H E 657975 N 5897351
Built for mine owner Edward Simmons in 1897-98 as a family home -listed on the Victorian Heritage Register as 'a fine example of a large "transition style" house, featuring elements of both Late Victorian Italianate and Federation styles.
Waymark Code: WMGE3T
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 02/20/2013
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R.S.L. Clubrooms and War Museum (building formerly named 'Oban' and 'Mt Selina' was built for mine owner Edward Simmons in 1897-98.
Architecturally, the building is a fine example of a large "transition style" house, featuring elements of both Late Victorian Italianate and Federation style. Its large size, generous setting and central hill-top location make it a landmark in the town of Stawell, a significance it retains despite the loss of the verandah. Inside features a beautiful staircase, stained glass windows and some of the original fireplaces.
Historically, it is important as the only real "mansion" built by any of the citizens of Stawell made rich by gold in the nineteenth century, and is a monument to Edward Simmons, one of the great Stawell gold tycoons.
The RSL museum is only open Sundays or by appointment, tel: (03) 5358 2387.
FREE ENTRY includes a guided tour of this magnificent building
Public/Private: Public
Tours Available?: Yes - The RSL museum is only open Sundays or by appointment, tel: (03) 5358 2387.
Year Built: 1897-98
Web Address: [Web Link]
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