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RUSSELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY PTY LTD (LATER REPCO)

Other Name

Factory

Location

81-95 BURNLEY STREET,, RICHMOND VIC 3121 - Property No 167505

File Number

Y2011:10080

Level

Incl in HO area indiv sig

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RICHMOND BURNLEY STREET

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The Russell Manufacturing Company Pty Ltd (later Repco) building at 81-95 Burnley Street, Richmond is significant to the extent of the pre-1945 fabric. Built in stages for the Russell Manufacturing Company Pty Ltd, the brick (overpainted) building has a strong Moderne styling, with horizontal banding on the main elevations.

Post-1945 alterations and additions to the building are not significant.

How is it significant?
The Russell Manufacturing Company Pty Ltd (later Repco) building is aesthetically and historically significant to the locality of Richmond and the City of Yarra.

Why is it significant?
The Russell Manufacturing Company Pty Ltd (later Repco) building is aesthetically significant (Criterion E):

. for its strong Moderne styling as ideally presented on a corner site.

. for the relationship with the significant Moderne style former Repco Building at 26 Doonside Street (HO256).

The Russell Manufacturing Company Pty Ltd (later Repco) building is historically significant (Criteria A & H):

. as tangible evidence of the large factories built during the interwar period when Richmond became a centre of manufacturing in Victoria.

. for the association with the successful motor spare parts firm of Russell Manufacturing Company Pty Ltd.

Group

Manufacturing and Processing