The Altona Homestead

The Altona Homestead was the first Homestead in this area.

Construction of the building commenced in 1842 on an area of land now known as the R.J. Logan Reserve.

Then owned by Alfred and Sarah Langhorne, the first settlers of Altona.

Alfred Langhorne arrived in Port Phillip Bay , Australia on 14^th 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.

In 1842 the Homestead was used for private housing until 1919.

In 1919 the property was acquired by Cuming Smith [Commonwealth Fertilisers] and renamed the property Sicklehome, because the company brand was a reaper’s sickle and used the grounds for workers holiday housing.

In 1957 until 1968 the Homestead became The Civic Offices with council meetings held in the dining room.

Restoration works commenced in September 1988.  It was through the careful planning and funding of the Altona City Council that the Hobsons Bay Council has been able to preserve the building for the people of Altona.

Opening times: 1^st 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

Enquiries: to the Hon. Secretary – Irene Middlebrook 9325 1390

                     imiddlebrook@bigpond.net.au

Address: 128 Queen Street Altona [situated on Logan Reserve]
– Melways map 54.