Tusculum, 1954 / architectural dyeline print by Charles C. Phillips

V1A/Pot P/7

fonds

1954

Graphic Materials, Architectural and Technical Drawings

421332

Architectural and Technical Drawings - 1 architectural dyeline print - on sheet 54.4 x 66.4 cm.

Tusculum was bought at auction in September 1848 by William Long, an ex-convict and self-made wine and spirit merchant. Long resided there with his family from February 1852, once Bishop Broughton had moved out, until his death in October 1876.
During Long's ownership, the shingle roof was replaced with slate and extensions made to the south-eastern corner of the residence and the stables.
In 1906, Orwell and Alfred Henry Phillips, both professional investors, bought Tusculum. Orwell had been born in and named after another of the Darlinghurst villas, Orwell House. Five years later Orwell bought Alfred's share in the property and continued to live in the house until he sold it in 1927. During Phillips' occupancy he made additions to the south-western corner of the building.
Reference: Villas of Darlinghurst exhibition catalogue / State Library of New South Wales. Sydney : State Library of New South Wales, 2002.

Villas of Darlinghurst - State Library of New South Wales (28 January - 23 June, 2002)