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MALCOLM'S PRODUCE STORE (FORMER)

Location

Martin Street, PENSHURST VIC 3289 - Property No 0021

File Number

1020

Level

Stage 2 study complete

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23368 Malcolm s Produce Store

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The former Malcolm's Produce Store was built in 1906 on part of the land owned by the Madigan family. It is located in the centre of Penshurst beside the former Shire of Mount Rouse Council Chambers. The first occupants were Alexander Bruce Malcolm and James Robert Malcolm, produce merchants when the land was owned by Ellen Madigan, wife of Timothy Madigan who operated the adjacent general store. By 1912 it was occupied by the Cook family, who remained there until 1980. There has been no architect or builder associated with the design. The former store is in fair condition, and retains an excellent degree of integrity.

How is it significant?
The former Malcolm's Produce Store, Martin Street is of historical and architectural significance to the Southern Grampians Shire and the township of Penshurst.

Why is it significant?
The former Malcolm's Produce Store, Martin Street is of historical significance for its association with the long adjacent general store, long owned by the Madigan family, and as one of the surviving produce stores in the township and of architectural significance as an intact example of such a store.

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