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This substantial two-storied house and its neighbour, Taylor House, are important survivors of the redevelopment of Brougham and Palmer Places which occurred around the turn of the 20th century, transforming it into a precinct of grand style and conspicuous wealth.The house is historically associated with Charles (later Sir Charles) Henry Goode, for whom it was built in 1907, and it effectively commemorates the mercantile success of Goode and his softgoods company Goode Durrant and Co., considered one of the colony's leading business houses. Goode attained prominence as a successful businessman and Member of Parliament, but was best known as a philanthropist and tireless worker for numerous social welfare causes. Amongst other contributions, he was a founder of the Royal Institution for the Blind, the South Australian Adult Deaf and Dumb Mission, the Adelaide Children's Hospital and the Adelaide YMCA. The house is a significant example of Federation period architecture. It is well detailed internally and externally, displaying a disciplined eclecticism in its combination of picturesque and classically derived elements. The fireplaces and overmantels are particularly notable in this regard. The relatively high integrity of the house is also seen in the survival of internal finishes - in particular the imported walnut fire surrounds and the leaded stained-glass. The stair hall and internal planning in general are well-conceived and illustrate the interest of the period in the asymmetrical plan form. [Adapted from: Marsden, S, Stark, P, & Sumerling, P 'Heritage of the City of Adelaide: An Illustrated Guide' Corporation of the City of Adelaide, 1990, and 'Australian Dictionary of Biography', on-line edition, 2007]

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• Date of Listing: 11 September 1986

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