Historical information
Diamond House Stawell. This unique house was built by John Hearne between 1866-1868 using white quartz stone gathered on Church Hill opposite. Mr. Hearne showed considerable skill and patience in construction as the stones had to be carefully cut & fitted into uniformity which has lasted 130 years. Its is said not a nail was used. It became the Diamond house restaurant in 1932. The photo was taken in 1903.
Physical description
Two Black & white photograph of Diamond House including neighboring houses. There is a light post on the left hand side and what appears to be a dirt road in front of the houses. Photo taken in 1903.
