Ripponlea
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Ripponlea is an inner suburb in
Named after the adjoining
Boundaries
Ripponlea is known for its triangle shape, being bounded by Nepean Highway to the east, Hotham Street to the west and Glen Eira Road to the north.[2] However, its official northern boundaries actually follow Albion Street and Oak Grove.[3]
History
The suburb is named after the Rippon Lea Estate. After the death of Frederick Sargood in 1903, the estate's original owner, some of his property was subdivided to form the current suburb of Ripponlea.
Quat Quatta is another historic building, being built in 1890 and is now a popular place for weddings.[4]
The
Notable Landmarks
The main attraction of Ripponlea is the Rippon Lea Estate, a massive mansion with 7 acres of gardens that is heritage listed and is owned by the National Trust.[5] Glen Eira Road is the suburb's main street, with almost all of the shops being housed here. Ripponlea is also home to a synagogue.[2]
Transport
Ripponlea is connected to the
Culture
Ripponlea is very
Gallery
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Rippon Lea Estate -
Shops at the corner of Glen Eira Road and Glen Eira Avenue
See also
- City of St Kilda – Ripponlea was previously within this former local government area.
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Ripponlea (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ a b c "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ "Ripponlea Suburb Map". melbournesuburbsmap.com. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ "PPHR V15 - Volume 5 (M-R)_Part4". Issuu. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ "Rippon Lea Estate". National Trust. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
