Bishopscourt is a large colonial

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located on Clarendon Street in

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. Designed by Newson & Blackburn using blue stone in a style of

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, it was completed in 1853. The red brick wing was added in 1903. Since completion, it has been used as the residence for all of Melbourne's Anglican diocesan bishops and

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s. From 1874 to 1876 it was used as Victoria's Government House. The house is on the

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* Episcopal palaces Gothic Revival architecture in Melbourne Heritage-listed buildings in Melbourne Buildings and structures in the City of Melbourne (LGA) East Melbourne, Victoria 1853 establishments in Australia Buildings and structures completed in 1853 {{Melbourne-stub