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Perrott, Leslie M.
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- Perrott, Leslie M., 1892-1976
- Perrott, Leslie Marsh, 1892-1976
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1892-1976
History
Leslie M. Perrott Senior was a Melbourne architect in the inter-war period. He was was born in Gippsland, and moved with his family to Melbourne after the death of his father. He studied architecture at the Melbourne Technical College. In 1914, Perrott established his own practice which specialised in the use of concrete for houses. He became the leading designer of many of Melbourne’s grand hotels, including the Alexander Hotel. 'His moderne Hotel Australia (1939) soon became the social epicentre of Melbourne. Perrott's son, also named Leslie M. (1926–2001), after graduating in 1951, set about expanding the office to encompass the postwar boom. In 1971 the firm became Perrott, Lyon, Timlock and Kesa.
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Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Revised, JH, 6-May-2020
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Neil Clerehan, 'Vale Robert Lyon', Architecture Australia, 1 July 2006. Accessed online, 6 May-2020