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Simpson's Building

Other Name

Also numbered 481-491 Riversdale Road, Camberwell

Location

222-232 Camberwell Road HAWTHORN EAST, BOROONDARA CITY

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is Significant

Simpson's Buildings is a distinctive wedge shaped shop terrace block fronting two of the three main roads which form the Camberwell Junction with a distinctive facade decoration. It is a building of strong visual prominence when approached from the south and east. It is a building which is of significance to the extent of the entire external footprint, specifically the Camberwell and Riversdale Road facades and the roof area.

How is it Significant

Simpson's Buildings is historically and aesthetically significant to the City of Boroondara.

Why is it Significant

Built as part of the important 1920-1925 phase of Junction development, Simpson's Buildings is a prominent, unusually designed commercial corner building with distinctive facade decoration. It is an important streetscape element which reflects the traditional two storey scale of buildings in and around the Junction.

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