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The building at 105 Lucan Street Bendigo, comprising a Victorian era commercial building built in 1872 is significant.

The building at 105 Lucan Street Bendigo is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Greater Bendigo.

The former commercial premises at 105 Lucan Street are significant for its association with a range of business enterprises that demonstrate the mid nineteenth century development of Bendigo. As a focus for commercial activity before it transitioned into a largely residential area during the early decades of the twentieth century, 105 Lucan Street is able to demonstrate its previous use. (Criterion A)

105 Lucan Street demonstrates landmark qualities of commercial buildings once quite common in the nineteenth and early twentieth century, is now unusual, particularly in a city edge location. (Criterion G)

105 Lucan Street is an excellent example of a nineteenth century commercial building and is a landmark building together with 89-91 Lucan Street. The characteristic elements include the zero setback from the street, the parapet with triangular pediment, recessed brickwork panel and rubbed brickwork with tuck pointing to the asymmetrical window openings and four panel door with sidelight. Although some alterations have occurred in the form of painting to the brickwork and render below the window sills, the building still demonstrates its nineteenth century architectural detailing and materials. (Criterion E)