The Crossways is a historic two-storey house in the suburb of Centennial Park in

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, Australia. It built in 1908 and designed by Waterhouse and Lake.

History and description

Listed on the

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, The Crossways is described as "...one of the finest examples of the

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style in Australia, and one of the finest works of architect B.J.Waterhouse ... also historically significant as the residence of Dr Craig Gordon, physician and surgeon." It includes recognisable

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elements such as the roughcast walls and irregular windows, but its style is broad and there is even a castellated section of wall at the side. Major alterations were carried out in the 1990s by Espie Dods.A Pictorial Guide to Identifying Australian Architecture, p.141; Sydney Architecture (Jahn), p.89

Gallery

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Crossways Houses in Sydney Houses completed in 1908 1908 establishments in Australia Centennial Park, New South Wales