Historical information

Diamond House Stawell Built by John Hearne

Significance

This is a Photograph of the Diamond House, corner of Seaby and Princes Streets. It's almost as old as Stawell. Built by Mr John Hearne.
Brown and White stones that were gathered from Church Hill were cut and carefully fitted to from Diamonds.

Physical description

Black and White Photograph of a very unusual home built in a pattern of Diamonds, in shades of stones.
7 different photos, Various years (1 Coloured)

Inscriptions & markings

The Diamond House-Built of quartz and sandstone. the Diamond House, so called from its peculiar construction, is situate in Seaby Street, Stawell. and was built over 30 years ago by Mr. Hearne. The quartz and sandstones used in its construction were carted by him from Church Hill, which is just across the street. Screws were used instead of nails. It was when built intended for a wine shop and is now used as a private residence.