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Hatcher's Laundry, Former

Location

18 Victoria Crescent, ABBOTSFORD VIC 3067 - Property No 108375

Level

Incl in HO area indiv sig

Statement of Significance

The following wording is from the Allom and Lovell Building Citation, 1998 for the property. Please note that this is a "Building Citation", not a "Statement of Significance". For further information refer to the Building Citation held by the City of Yarra.

History:

In 1907 Henry Hatcher owned 83' of enclosed land on the west side of Victoria Crescent. In 1908, Hatcher built a brick laundry on the site. Hatcher owned and operated the laundry, (1908, 1909 Rate Books).

Description:

Substantial single storeyed brick industrial building with five round arched openings to Victoria Crescent with tuckpointed voussoirs and classical stuccoed ornamentation to door surround. Vermiculated panels terminate the facade at both ends. (Awning recent)

Significance:

No. 18 Victoria Crescent is of local importance as an Edwardian factory relating directly to the expansion of industry in Collingwood characteristic of the pre-First World War years.

Group

Retail and Wholesale

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