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Location

71 Elizabeth Street, GEELONG WEST VIC 3218 - Property No 207719

Level

Incl in HO area indiv sig

Statement of Significance

STATE SIGNIFICANCE - INCLUDED IN HERITAGE PRECINCT

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

A significant early reminder of commercial life in Geelong West fro the Gold Rush until recent times, staying in continual use as a shop for over 120 years. An intact commercial building form with unusual wall treatment, possibly designed and built by the original owner and mason James Oddy.

It is of regional significance.

POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS

GRPS

National Estate Register

Restoration of damaged stonework and more appropriate window joinery would greatly enhance the character of this building.

REFERENCES

Higgins Collection, Solicitor's Index 563/1/4/1861

Sands & McDougall Directories, 1920, 1928, 1934

Wises' Post Office Directory, 1858

Villamanta Ward Rate Book, 1859-60

G Seaton, The Ashby Story - A History of Geelong West'. Geelong West City Council, 1978.

Group

Retail and Wholesale

Category

Shop