Brighton Walk September 2013

1. Spurling House, 38 Black St (1888)
The Spurling House is the only known Melbourne design by Sydney based architect John Horbury Hunt, who was a figure of controversy in his time due to his innovative and daring new designs.


2. 7 Bleazby Ave (2005). John Tallis
The philosophy behind the corrugated iron is that it wraps the inside spaces, as if protecting the family, with the timber-clad forms inside this metal skin.


3. Heazelwood, 66 Wilson Street (1891)
Built as a residence for Brighton's Health Officer, Cornelius Casey M.D., Heazelwood was one of many Victorian era houses in the Brighton area to adopt elements of the Queen Anne style.


4. 26 Halifax St, Brighton (1878)
Robert Wright, a successful miner from the Ballarat goldfields, built the first stage of this house, then became bankrupt the next year.


5. 166-168 Church St (1890)
Rrumoured to be built for two sisters, there are only a few two-storey semi-detached residences in Brighton and these are a sophisticated example of the Italianate style.


6. 161 Church St (1885)
Built by successful Melbourne stationer Alfred Harston as a family residence, the house features a tower with a 'widow's walk' (the topmost lookout).


7. 167 Church St (1886)
Calabria's asymmetrical facade is emphasised by a two- storey cast-iron verandah containing Gothic motifs in its lacework. From 1900-07, Emma A'Beckett (1838-1906) lived in this grand house.


8. 76-90 Church St (1888-89)
Munro's Buildings consist of seven two-storey rendered brick shops, with a central laneway. The original shop fronts have all been altered, but the facades of the upper level remain intact.


9. 71-73 Church St (1912)
Brighton\'s former post office uses bold chromatic brickwork; the distinctive stucco and brick porch is unusual, with its strong position on the corner.


10. Former Congregational Church, 17 Black St (1875)
The former Congregational Church is a superb example of an Early English-inspired Gothic church expressed in bichromatic brick. Designed by Charles Webb and built by James Bonham.


11. 58 Carpenter St (pre 1859)
The first Brighton rate books are dated 1859, and no. 58 was already firmly established as a house and brewery. It is one of the few houses remaining that pre-date the rate books.


12. 37 Black St
Wyuna, one of Brighton's stunning villas, features a wealth of decorative detail, a return verandah, and projecting bay windows on two sides.

Lunch possibly at Middle Brighton Baths Restaurant 251 Esplanade Brighton.
Walk back to Middle Brighton Station

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The trail begins and ends at the historic Brighton Town Hall which is set among three acres of well maintained parks and gardens.
2 Walk south along Carpenter Street towards the renowned Church Street shopping village. On your right you’ll discover the old Brighton Court House which is now a vibrant Youth Centre. Adjacent you’ll find three sculptures by Slavljub Tumbas representing the emergence of the new “City of Bayside”.
3 The building located at 58 Carpenter Street was built before 1861 and was originally used as a brewery.
4 On your arrival at Church Street, turn right and explore the variety of boutiques and eating establishments.
5 When you’ve finished taking in the atmosphere of Church Street, take a walk past St Andrew’s Restaurant which was originally built in 1857. Visit the graveyard at the rear of St Andrew’s Church which dates back to 1844. Venture inside the church and take in the beauty of its banners, embroidery, murals, stained glass windows, sculpture and organ.
6 Continue to follow the trail along the Cramer Public Walkway which passes through the grounds of Brighton Grammar School.
7 The end of the walkway will bring you to Outer Crescent where you’ll find the Brighton Recreational Centre. Wilson Reserve is also a peaceful place to rest.
8 As you near the end of the trail, you pass the delightful St Cuthbert’s Church which was built in 1889.
9 Next stop is the Bayside Council Chambers, located above the Brighton Library. Adjacent you’ll see the bronze sculpture by local sculptor Charles Douglas Richardson, “The Cloud 1900”. He bequeathed many of his paintings and sculptures to the Citizens of Brighton in 1931.
10 The trail finishes back at the Brighton Town Hall, now home to numerous art and cultural groups. Opposite the Town Hall, you’ll notice Kyatt’s Hotel which was built in 1881 and was originally called the Court House Hotel.

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