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Dean Alley

Dean Alley is a dead-end lane located between Swanston and Russell streets, extending south from Little Bourke Street. In 1860, Dean Alley was home to a sawmill run by J.B. Morris. A Chinese lodging house was also located here. In 1895, the southern end of the lane abutted both the back of the renowned French restaurant Parer's Crystal Café, located at 198-200 Bourke Street, and the Waxworks, located at 202-204 Bourke Street.

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References
Sands & McDougall’s commercial and general Melbourne directory, Sands & McDougall, Melbourne, 1892. Details
Sands & McDougall’s commercial and general Melbourne directory, Sands & McDougall, Melbourne, 1930. Details
MMBW Detail Plan, 1015, City of Melbourne, 1895; MMBW Melbourne Sewerage Plans 1890s - 1950s; State Library of Victoria. Details