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Residence

Location

11 Preston Street, GEELONG WEST VIC 3218 - Property No 210208

Level

Incl in HO area indiv sig

Statement of Significance

STATE SIGNIFICANCE - INCLUDED IN HERITAGE PRECINCT

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

11 Preston Street is an unusual design for a shop and dwelling built in 1855-6. It is a reminder of the important function of the commercial activity of Preston and other nearby streets before Pakington became the commercial centre of Geelong West. It is of Regional significance.

References

Villamanta Ward Rate and Assessment Books 1854-1858

Thomson Ward Rate Book 1864-5

Borough of Geelong West Rate books 1876-1901

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

Residence