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.
The Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution was established in 1860 by F. J. Rose, a deaf man from England.
On 12 November 1860 the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution opened at Mr Rose’s residency in Peel St, Windsor. It moved several times before relocating 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.
From
1860
To
1949
Alternative Names
Victorian School for Deaf Children
Victorian College for the Deaf
1860 -
The Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution was located at Peel St, Windsor, Victoria (Building Unknown)
1861 -
The Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution was located at Henry St, Windsor, Victoria (Building Unknown)
1862 - 1864
The Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution was located at Nelson St, Windsor, Victoria (Building Unknown)
1864 - 1866
The Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution was located at "Leal House" on Commercial Rd, Prahran, Victoria (Building Demolished)
1866 - 1949
The Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution was located at the corner of St. Kilda Rd and High St, Prahran, Victoria (Building Still standing)
Subsequent
