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Former Yarrambat General Store
Location466 IRONBARK ROAD YARRAMBAT, NILLUMBIK SHIRE LevelIncluded in Heritage Overlay |
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
The former Yarrambat General Store and residence at 466 Ironbark Road, Yarrambat is significant to the Shire of Nillumbik. The original c1877 four-roomed house, and the original 1920s shop, including extent of additions dating 1956 contribute to the significance of the place. The rear additions to the residence and additions and alterations to the shop after 1956 are not significant.How is it significant?
The former Yarrambat General Store and residence are of local historic significance to the Shire of Nillumbik.Why is it significant?
The former Yarrambat General Store and residence are the two of the oldest extant structures in the township of Yarrambat. The house was built between 1877 and 1885 and is significant as an early brick house in the municipality. The store was constructed between 1927 and 1931 when Mr and Mrs. Craig purchased the property and Mrs Craig commenced duty as the Yarrambat Postmistress. The former Yarrambat General Store and residence are significant as a centre of commercial and civic life since the 1920s. (Criterion A)