This fine classical house was stood on the Esplanade, the prime street in St Kilda overlooking the bay. Wickliffe was built for John Dickson Wyelaskie who was a higly successful parstoralist in the Western District. It was demolished in the 1970's and the land is now occupied by Arrandale, one of the last high rises to be built along the foreshore.
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| SLV Colin Caldwell Photographer c1950 | SLV John T Collins Photgrapher |
| Other Names | 1912 Converted to Cafe and open air theatre called Arcadia. home of The Dandies troupe. |
| Date Built | Circa 1873 |
| First owner | John Dickson Wyselaskie of "Narrapumelap" Wickliffe near Bunninyong in the Western Districk. "Narrapumelap' fell into ruin but has been extensively restored with beatutiful gardens and operates as a Bed and Breakfast. |
| Architect Secondary | Smith & Johnson |
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Other information -
Biography of "Narrapumelap" by J. Anne Hone. Copy available at the SKHS Library.
Melbourne Mansions Database
Find a Grave - John Dixon Wyselaskie is buried at the Boorandara Cemetery in Kew https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133594484/john-dixon-wyselaskie
Compiled by: Helen Halliday
Last updated: 24.10.20
8 The Esplanade
St Kilda,Victoria
Australia 3182
St Kilda,Victoria
Australia 3182
