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Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution c. 1878. ; Nettleton, Charles, 1826–1902; 1878; A-32-E

Name/TitleVictorian Deaf and Dumb Institution c. 1878.

About this objectView of the main building from the west. To the left of the building is a small glass house and in the foreground are fruit trees and a vegetable plot.

Situated on the east side of St Kilda Road [583-597 St Kilda Road] to the south of Wesley College, the school was opened on 13 October 1866 by His Excellency, Sir J.H.T. Manners-Sutton, six months after the foundation stone was laid on 6 March 1866 by the governor, Sir Charles Darling. The north wing was added in 1871. The architects were Crouch and Wilson, the builder William Ireland. F.J. Rose was headmaster / superintendent 1860-1891. Sir William Stawell was president for over thirty years from 1861. In 1946 the school was renamed Victorian School for Deaf Children.
[Refs: 'Utmost for the highest : the story of the Victorian School for Deaf Children', J. H. Burchett.]

Victorian Heritage Register H2122

It is one of approximately 50 photographs from the set 'Views of Melbourne" by Charles Nettleton. Complete set in RHSV collection A-10-C to A-50-C.

This image is provided for research purposes and must not be reproduced without prior permission.For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria

MakerNettleton, Charles, 1826–1902

Maker RolePhotographer

Date Made1878

Inscription and MarksInscribed on backing board under image : NETTLETON PHOTO / Copyright Registered / MELBOURNE / Victorian Deaf & Dumb Institution

Measurements13.5 x 20cm (image)
24 x 29cm (sheet)

Period1870-1880

Object TypePhotograph

Subject and Association KeywordsVictorian Deaf Society

Subject and Association KeywordsSchools

Subject and Association KeywordsNettleton, Charles, 1826-1902

Subject and Association KeywordsHistoric buildings and sites

Subject and Association KeywordsArchitecture

Subject and Association KeywordsSt Kilda Road (Melbourne, Vic.)

Subject and Association KeywordsGardens

Medium and MaterialsAlbumen

Named CollectionImages collection

Credit LinePurchased from J. A. Hanley (bookseller), May 1918

Object numberA-32-E

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