Altona Homestead
Logan Reserve Altona Melways M54:G11 www.visitaltona.com.au/homestead.html
Construction of the building commenced in 1842 on an area of land now known as the R.J. Logan Reserve for Alfred and Sarah Langhorne, the first settlers of Altona.Alfred Langhorne arrived in Port Phillip Bay , Australia on 14th July 1837.The Langhorne property first appeared on a Robert Hoddle map of 1832 just after the first timber Homestead was built. In 1851 this homestead was built using bluestone for the walls after bush fires went through the area. Open 1st Sunday of the month 2.00pm to 4.00pm Every Tuesday 11.00am to 2.00pm Admission: $2.00 adults 50c Children Group and School bookings by appointment Phone: 9325 1390
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