“This two storey house was erected in 1885 for Mr. Albert Lee Tucker, a prominent citizen of Fitzroy. It is of a simple massive composition with a projecting wing terminated by a polygonal bay. This bay is modelled by stringcourses at two levels: the dividing line and at the line of the arch springing of the arch headed windows. The balcony cast iron work is of a refined pattern, and the ogee profile roof has remnants of original striped roof colours. The chimneys have been altered and the fence replaced.” (North Fitzroy Conservation Study, 1978, p.107) Glossary)
Hi – Just wondering about the name as it was my understanding that 223 McKean Street was named Colebrooke by the original owner the Hon. Albert Lee Tucker M.L.A.
I found this at https://fitzroyhistorysociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/NthFitzroyHistoricWalks2011.pdf
‘Colville’, 223 McKean Street. Th is house was built in 1885 for Albert Lee Tucker to the design of architect Olaff Nicholson. Albert Tucker, grandfather of artist Albert Tucker, was a Councillor and Mayor of Fitzroy, and later a member of Parliament. From 1913 to 1991 it was known as Cameron House, when it was owned by the Presbyterian Church and used as a home for unmarried mothers. It is now a private