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Former Centenary Dairy

Location 181 - 187 Heidelberg Road,, NORTHCOTE VIC 3070 - Property No B6520 File Number B6520 Level State

[1/1] B6520 Former Centenary Dairy

Statement of Significance

The Centenary Dairy complex, consisting of a dairy, milk bar, three residences and a service yard, is of state importance as a near intact and unusual building group from the centenary year of the founding of Melbourne. This dairy complex faithfully represents a building use that was once widespread in suburban Melbourne but is now no longer prevalent. Its architectural significance lies in the novel adaptation of an ecclesiastical medieval style for a milk bar that with the Bungalow styling used in the main house is highly successful for its scale. It is also historically significant because of the adept integration of these stylistic influences and the now rare and unusual combination of uses (milk bar, dairy and residences). It is also believed to be one of the earliest milk bars in the state.
Classified: 16/12/1992