GRANDVIEW STORE (FORMER)

Location

79 HOLMES ROAD,, MOONEE PONDS VIC 3039 - Property No 191981

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The former Grand View Store, built in 1888 for George Cooper as a grocery at 79 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds is significant.

How is it signficant?
The former Grand View Store is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Moonee Valley.

Why is it significant?
It is historically important as a late nineteenth century corner store, which is associated with the rapid residential development during the late nineteenth century land boom andrecalling an aspect of life preceding the era of the motor car. (Criterion A)

Aesthetically, its prominent position and design give it landmark status in its locale, making an important contribution to the historic character of the Holmes Road precinct. (Criterion E)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

Residence