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Glenara
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Location
A fine example of Italianate architecture, it has an imposing central, flag topped tower that accentuates its castle-like appearance. It was designed by architect Thomas English, as a 6-room house. Two front rooms, the tower, a widow’s walk (as seen in the photograph but since removed), and a conservatory were added at a later date. A widow’s walk is a railed rooftop with a good vantage point of the sea, popular in 19th-century coastal houses. The name is said to come from the wives of mariners, who would watch for their spouses’ return, often in vain.
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Historical Places Nearby
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Raleigh Flats
31 South Esplanade, Glenelg South SA, Australia
The parcel of land at 31 South Esplanade originally featured a 9-room house built in 1919 for William and Georgina Dowling. Georgina was a Sunday school teacher and readily gave her services to charity.
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Colonna
15 Robert Street, Glenelg South SA, Australia
Colonna was built for Clara Jane Howie in 1881 and was occupied by the Reverend James Howie.
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Restormel
15 Robert Street, Glenelg South SA, Australia
Restormel was built for accountant Joshua Gurr, and is typical of a gentleman’s residence of the era.