Historical information

The mansion was built in 1888. The first occupant was Charles Brook Longbottom (independent means). In c1910 he moved to 92 Union Road. Anthony G Connell followed and then Dr John Box J P. (1863-1934); he was a surgeon at Williamstown Hospital and honorary surgeon at the Eye and Ear Hospital.
John and his first wife Jessie Powell Mitchell (1872-1913) had a daughter who died in infancy, then 4 sons. Henry Powell Box became a solicitor; John Eric Mitchell Box became a chemist; Noel Edward Hamilton Box became a surgeon and and William Mitchell Box also became a doctor. John Box married Eleanor Beatrice Grist in 1917.
Montalto was sold after her death, demolished and the land subdivided as Sythney Court.

Physical description

Black and white photo of a 2 storey Italianate mansion with arched verandas on 2 sides. There is palm tree on the near side of the driveway and outhouses in the background.

Inscriptions & markings

SH519 in pencil on the rear.