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Police Station and residence

Location

43 James St NORTHCOTE, Darebin City

File Number

Darebin Database #92

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

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City of Darebin Heritage
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City of Darebin Heritage

Statement of Significance

The Northcote Police Station is of local architectural and historical importance. The station possesses local landmark qualities owing to its prominent hilltop setting. The building is a distinctive example of the Queen Anne style within the municipality, and although the verandah and balconette have been removed, the building is otherwise externally substantially intact. Together with the Presbyterian Church across the road (qv) the building contributes to the heritage character of the local streetscape. Construction of the police station in 1891 is associated with the period of suburban expansion of the municipality, and has served the local community as a public building over a long period of time.

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