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Heidelberg’s Busy Bee Signature Quilt, 1895-96

Square M2

Quilt square M2

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R. W. K. / Ravenswood

Summary

Robert William Kennedy (1852-1928) was a wealthy wine and spirit merchant with several grocery stores.

Further information

In 1891 he commissioned Ravenswood, a grand ‘Renaissance Revival style’ mansion on Lower Road, Heidelberg (now 40 Beauview Parade, Ivanhoe East).

Comments by visitors:

This panel may refer to Robert W. Kennedy who owned the Property Ravenswood, Bellevue Parade, Ivanhoe. He was also a councilor for the Shire of Heidelberg.
There has been a book written on Ravenswood by Jennifer O'Donnell.

Submitted on 13th August 2019 at 01:54 PM

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