Historical information

The first section of Raheen was commenced in 1870 with an extension added in 1884. It was designed by William Salway and built for Edward Latham of the Carlton Brewery. Sir Henry Wrixon, prominent Melbourne barrister and solicitor, later owned and resided at the property. In 1917 Raheen was purchased by the Catholic Church and became the official residence of Archbishop Mannix, as well as four other Catholic archbishops of Melbourne. In 1981 the Church sold the property and it again reverted to a private residence. (Source: VHD)

Physical description

Photographic positive showing the gates to the mansion 'Raheen' in Studley Park Road. Notable are the three Himalayan Cedars inside and outside the high brick fence.

Inscriptions & markings

Verso: "Gates to Raheen 1981"