Reidy's Building

Location

612 - 622 Lonsdale Street,, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 - Property No B6623

File Number

B6623

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

A large two-storey red brick warehouse built in 1911 for Andrew Tait, a coachbuilder and ironmonger, as his own premises. It was designed by the Western District based architect, Charles Rice. The internal columns, very similar to the standard format for wool stores. The external appearance is striking, being designed in an exaggerated Romanesque style with Art Nouveau detailing.
Classified: 06/06/1994

Group

Commercial

Category

Warehouse/storage area