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HYGIENIC BUILDINGS

Other Name Passfield & Cos. Hygenic Bakery, Shops Location 27-33 SYDNEY ROAD,, COBURG VIC 3058 - Property No 38986 Level Included in Heritage Overlay

[1/2] Hygenic Buildings (former) - [2/2] Hygenic Buildings (former) -

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The 'Hygienic Buildings' at 27-33 Sydney Road, Coburg.

How is it significant?
The 'Hygienic Buildings' at 27-33 Sydney Road, Coburg is of local historical and aesthetic significance to the City of Moreland.

Why is it significant?
Historically, it demonstrates the commercial and industrial development of Coburg during the late nineteenth century and is significant as the only remaining buildings associated with the Hygenic Bread Factory, which was a major local employer in Coburg for many years. It is also important for its associations with the industrialist Thomas Passfield who was an ealy advocate of workers' rights. (AHC Criteria A.4, D.2 & H.1)

Aesthetically, it is significant as locally rare, if altered, example of two storey shops in designed in the Federation Freestyle. It is notable for the largely intact upper facades and side elevations, which feature original fenestration and detailing. (AHC Criterion E.1)