Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution (1860 - 1949)

From

1860

To

1949

Categories

Children's Home, Disability Institution, Home, Non-denominational, School, Care Provider

Alternative Names

• Victorian School for Deaf Children
• Victorian College for the Deaf

The Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution was established in 1860. It moved several times before relocating in 1866 to a specially-designed building on the corner of St Kilda Road and High Street, Prahran. In 1949 it became the Victorian School for Deaf Children.

Locations

1860 - 1860

Location - The Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution was located at Peel St, Windsor

1861 - 1861

Location - The Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution was located at Henry St, Windsor

1862 - 1864

Location - The Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution was located at Nelson St, Windsor

1864 - 1866

Location - The Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution was located at Commercial Rd, Prahran

1866 - 1949

Address - The Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution was located at the corner of St. Kilda Rd and High St, Prahran

Timeline

1860 - 1949

Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution

1949 - 1995

Victorian School for Deaf Children