Historical information
Specimen Cottage in Hargreaves Street Bendigo was built by stonemason James Brierley in 1856. He purchased the land at the first land sales in 1854. It is possibly the earliest building still standing in Bendigo.
Further information
"Written in Stone - The Story of pioneer Bendigo Stonemason James Brierley and his family"
Written by Barbara Poustie.
Published in 2017. Printed by Bendigo Historical Society.
Physical description
Bendigo advertiser from 04/10/1969. Article titled: Nat. Trust rates this 113 years old lady a "C" details the history of Specimen cottage.
Inscriptions & markings
In red pen Bendigo Advertiser 4-10-69
