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Glenferrie Road / High Street Precinct

Other Name

Centred on Glenferrie Roade, Malvern

Location

Glenferrie Road MALVERN, Stonnington City

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

The major stages of development in the Glenferrie Road area can be seen today in the architecture of the buildings. From the boom years of the 1880s through to the inter-war years, the periods of development and prosperity are reflected in the architectural styles. The importance placed by the early residents and traders in this commercial area can be seen in many if the ornate buildings erected prior to the turn of the century. This trend continued into the Federation era with many buildings featuring elaborate details. In some cases earlier buildings have been replaced, but Glenferrie Road, Station Street, Claremont Avenue and east end of High Street remain substantially intact.

The area is of metropolitan significance as one of the major strip shopping centres to have retained its role into the late twentieth century, and for the quality and integrity of its Victorian, Federation and Interwar building stock, which contribute substantially to its historic character.

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