Mount Eliza history

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The grand property of Rippon Lea and its links with Mount Eliza

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The grand property of Rippon Lea and its links with Mount Eliza

‘Greenshades’ a stunning family property full of wonderful Mount Eliza history, is up for auction on Saturday 19 May. The current owners have generously shared what they know of the history. We couldn’t help but do a little research ourselves!

Historic Mount Eliza images courtesy of local author Diane Dick

Historic Mount Eliza images courtesy of local author Diane Dick

Take a look at the original architect's drawings for Toorak College as well as Edna Walling's landscaping overlay. And image if this original proposal for a Mount Eliza Railway went through! Special thanks to Diane Dick for providing these very special historic images.