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Office

Location

226 Pakington Street, GEELONG WEST VIC 3218 - Property No 203730

Level

Incl in HO area indiv sig

Statement of Significance

B Listed - Regional Significance

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

226 Pakington Street is a typical two storey shop and dwelling from the 1850's. It has fine detailing possibly executed in sandstone enframents and were popular. The upper floor windows appear to have sandstone. It is of regional significance.

POLICY/RECOMMENDATIONS:

National Estate Register

GRPS

Careful removal of the paint from the quoinwork and a more sympathetic colour scheme would greatly enhance the character of this building as would a more sympathetic verandah and lower floor facade.

REFERENCES

Villamanta Ward Rate Book, 1855-6, 1856-7, 1857-8, 1859-60.

Thomson Ward Rate Books, 1863,1870-71, 1874-5

Borough of Geelong West Rate Books, 1875, 1910-1.

Group

Commercial

Category

Office building