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A.N. Wood & Co., Newall Street, MARNOO
LocationNewall Street MARNOO, NORTHERN GRAMPIANS SHIRE LevelRecommended for Heritage Overlay |
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Statement of Significance
The A.N. Wood and Co. building in Newall Street, Marnoo, has significance as a surviving early 20th century commercial/industrial building in the town. Constructed c.1910 for Mr. Frank Moore, blacksmith, the building appears to be in good condition when viewed from the street. The A.N. Wood and Co. building in Newall Street is architecturally significant at a LOCAL level. It demonstrates original design qualities for a rudimentary early 20th century commercial/industrial building. These qualities include the simple gable roof form, galvanised corrugated iron roof and wall cladding, front timber framed doorway, small front opening (now blocked up) and the side timber framed double hung windows. The A.N. Wood and Co. building in Newall Street is historically significant at a LOCAL level. It is associated with commercial/industrial developments in the town after the erection of the railway in 1908. In particular, this building has associations with Mr. Frank Moore who established a blacksmith business in the town, and has later associations T. Puckey (blacksmith) and later with Messrs A.N. Wood and Sons, plumbers. Overall, the A.N. Wood and Co. building in Newall Street is of LOCAL significance.
Group
Manufacturing and Processing
Category
Industrial Office/Admin Building