Local Government
Carnamah
Region
Midwest
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Location
Cnr MacPherson & Yarra Sts Carnamah
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1924
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Nov 1996 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The Wallaces News and Drapery Building is of local historic significance as a commercial premise which has operated in the town for many years. Given its prominent location, scale and form the place has high streetscape value and is also a focal element of the townscape. Further the building is representative of corner shops in country towns.
Physical Description
Located prominently on the corner of MacPherson Street and the Midlands Road, this large shop is of brick construction with a hipped corrugated iron roof which is partly hidden behind a parapet which extends around both street facades. Similarly the verandah extends around the shop frontages and is supported on metal posts and features decorative metal scroll-like brackets. Signage boards conceal the separate verandah roof. The shop features large display windows and has large air conditioning units attached to the roof.
History
This building was originally owned and built by Cowderoy's in 1924, the Walsh's in the 1980's and then the Black's. In the past it has contained three shops - drapery, tearooms and fruit shop as well as being a dressmaker in the late 1940s. (Heydon, p30 & Bridie Evans, Carnamah Notes, 1995)
Integrity/Authenticity
Medium
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridie Evans " Carnamah Notes" | 1995 | ||
| P.R. Heydon "Westward to the Sea" | Carnamah Historical Society | 1988 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
22 Apr 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.