Historical information

Trust's overview of retention of the facade of the Bendigo Arcade after fire, and reference to two photos provided of cast-iron at 217 View Street

Physical description

National Trust -
3097.16A 21/12/1974 National Trust letter to owners (Dr W.R. Beischer) of the Bendigo Arcade which suffered extensive fire damage, and encouraged to hear of the intention to retain the Pall Mall facade
3097.16AA 1/01/1975 handwritten response from Dr Beischer advising no decision had been made regarding the property but assured the facade and tower can be retained. Dr Beischer has arranged an enlarged photograph of the facade before 1962 (not attached)
3097.16B 7/03/1975 National Trust memorandum (headed paper) advising two photographs (not attached) of the house at 247 View Street Bendigo showing very fine cast-iron.