Historical information

Example of late 19th Century home built by Irving and Glover for Abraham Baxter, a well known engineer, railway contractor and horse racing enthusiast. The estate consisted of about 300 acres, taking in the northern and eastern faces of Green Hill. The family lived at "Mt. Helen" until 1908. The house has been restored in recent in recent years.

Significance

The fine brick house is an example of late 19th century home built and occupied by the Baxter family until 1908.

Physical description

Colour photograph of the front entrance to "Mount Helen" built c.1888 by Irving and Glover

Inscriptions & markings

"Mt. Helen". built c. 1888