Black and white photo Titled 'Schwerkolt Cottage, Mitcham, Victoria'schwerkolt cottage, whitehorse historical society

Black and white photo titled 'Schwerkolt Cottage, Mitcham, Victoria'schwerkolt cottage, whitehorse historical society

Black and white photo of kitchen of Schwerkolt Cottage after restoration.schwerkolt cottage, whitehorse historical society

Coloured Postcard, 2 Views - Kitchen and Fireplace at Schwerkolt Cottage.schwerkolt cottage

Black and white photo of smokehouse and Blacksmith's shop at Schwerkolt Cottageschwerkolt cottage, smokehouse

Black and white photo of barn and blacksmith's forge at Schwerkolt Cottageschwerkolt cottage, barn, smithy, blacksmith

Louis Schwerkolt studio portrait full beard and rose buttonholelouis schwerkolt, son of johann august

Coloured photograph of Schwerkolt Cottage taken in the late 1970'sschwerkolt cottage and museum complex, schwerkolt cottage

A comprehensive history of the Schwerkolt family in Mitcham, based on extensive research and documents from family sources. Schwerkolt Cottage is a pioneer cottage built around 1880 at Mitcham, Victoria. This heritage site encompasses the original stone cottage, associated replicated outbuildings and a local history museum, surrounded by 2.25 hectares of gardens and bushland, and adjacent to Yarran Dheran bushland park. Lifetime member Doug Orford sold his house in Napoleon Street November 2023 and has moved into a care faciity. His daughter Cathy assisted him in identification of items for donation to the Society.johann august schwerkolt, pioneer, schwerkolt cottage and museum

From left James Hanson (fostered by Francesca Schwerkolt), Dora Schwarzmann (nee Both, daughter of Wilhelmina, second wife of August Schwerkolt), Jacob Van Prooyen (Dora's second husband ), people standing outside the smoke house which stood close to Schwerkolt Cottage for many years. A replica of this smoke house has been built.schwerkolt cottage, smokehouse, dora schwarzmann, jacob van prooyen

Certificate of naturalisation for August Schwerkolt issued 4 February 1853 (Photocopy)naturalisation certificate, schwerkolt, johann august

Coloured photo of Schwerkolt Cottage taken from Barbecue Area in Complex.schwerkolt cottage

Coloured photograph of main bedroom in Schwerkolt cottage bed and patchwork quilt.schwerkolt cottage & museum complex, nunawading & district historical society

Black and white photo of Schwerkolt Cottage, showing corner of Barn and Blacksmith.schwerkolt cottage, field, jean

Black and white postcard of Kitchen of Schwerkolt Cottage, featuring chairs and table.schwerkolt cottage, field, jean

Black and white Postcard of Pots hanging in Fireplace of Kitchen at Schwerkolt Cottage.schwerkolt cottage, field, jean

Black and white photo of Emil Schwerkolt c1883- Son of August and Paulina.schwerkolt, emil

Coloured photo of Children singing at Friends of Schwerkolt Cottage Wisteria Party.friends of schwerkolt cottage, wisteria party

Coloured photo of Garden Seat and Tree in Schwerkolt Cottage, since removed.schwerkolt cottage, garden

Copy of photo of John & Mary Schwerkolt. This photo was used on Sign in Cottage.schwerkolt, mary elizabeth, jackschowsky, johann theodor, jack, walter, whalen, rosalie

1 studio portrait of Johann (John) Theodor Schwerkolt 1885-1903. schwerkolt, johann theodor

Black & white photo of workmen repairing Schwerkolt Cottage.(two copies)schwerkolt cottage

Black and white photo of Deep Creek road in front of Schwerkolt Cottageschwerkolt cottage

Black and white photo of children admiring washing machine at Schwerkolt Cottageschwerkolt cottage, mitcham

Coloured photograph of the original Schwerkolt Cottage site. (known as the horse paddock)schwerkolt original house site, horse paddock