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BRUNSWICK WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL NO. 2890 (FORMER)
Location488-492A VICTORIA STREET AND 1-12/44 & 46 HUNTER STREET BRUNSWICK WEST - PROPERTY NUMBER 9863, MERRI-BEK CITY LevelIncluded in Heritage Overlay |
Statement of Significance
What is significant?
West Brunswick Primary School is of state architectural and historical significance. It is the only metropolitan example of a school with a distinctive courtyard plan, which incorporated verandahs; while the Infant's School was one of the first built by the Public Works Department.
Non contributory properties include:
Non contributory properties include:
- 488-490 & 492A Victoria Street
- 1-12/44 Hunter Street
How is it significant?
West Brunswick Primary School is of state architectural and historical significance to City of Merri-bek.
Why is it significant?
West Brunswick Primary School is of state architectural and historical significance. It is the only metropolitan example of a school with a distinctive courtyard plan, which incorporated verandahs; while the Infant's School was one of the first built by the Public Works Department.
The significance of the school complex has been diminished by the rendering of the face brickwork and the 1998 conversion into apartments. The moderne facade on Victoria Street is a small but notable example of the type.
The significance of the school complex has been diminished by the rendering of the face brickwork and the 1998 conversion into apartments. The moderne facade on Victoria Street is a small but notable example of the type.
Group
Education
Category
School - State (public)