WATCH: The history of Mitcham’s 1800s stone cottage

The house is a unique example of Prussian architecture - complete with "communication holes" connecting each room.

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Matthew Sims
July 30, 2026

A Prussian brickmaker dragged his belongings 20 kilometres from Northcote to Mitcham using saplings tied to his waist - all to make a stone house in Mitcham.

Now, his creations are open to the public as a history museum and park precinct.

Watch the video here.