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Former Northend Bakery, 132 Napier Street, ST ARNAUD
Other NameNorthend Bakery Location132 Napier Street ST ARNAUD, NORTHERN GRAMPIANS SHIRE LevelRecommended for Heritage Overlay |
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Statement of Significance
The former 'Northend Bakery' building, 132 Napier Street, St. Arnaud, contributes to the Victorian and Federation styled commercial streetscape. Built prior to April 1906, probably for a Mr. Owen, baker, this building has experienced a number of alterations, although the overall form and design of the building is still extant. The former 'Northend Bakery' building is architecturally significant at a LOCAL level. Although altered, it demonstrates original design qualities of a rudimentary Federation commercial style. These qualities include the brick parapet with its central pedimented bay and flanking piers, projecting brick courses and incised rectangular title panel in the central pediment. Other intact qualities include the window opening with flat arched voussoirs and rendered sill and a timber framed double hung window, door opening with flat arched voussoirs and an altered 3 panelled timber and glazed door, and the basic plan configuration which includes the Baker's shop and residence, with the bakehouse at the rear. The former 'Northend Bakery' building is historically significant at a LOCAL level. It is associated with the establishment of a Mr. Owen's bakery business before April 1906, and with a series of other bakers in later years. Overall, the former 'Northend Bakery' building is of LOCAL significance.
Group
Manufacturing and Processing
Category
Bakery