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WAREHOUSE (FORMER)

Other Name

Factory

Location

41 Madden Grove, RICHMOND VIC 3121 - Property No 158320

Level

Incl in HO area indiv sig

[1/3]
Warehouse
[2/3]
Warehouse
[3/3]
Warehouse

Statement of Significance

The following wording is from the Allom and Lovell Building Citation, 1998 for the property. Please note that this is a "Building Citation", not a "Statement of Significance". For further information refer to the Building Citation held by the City of Yarra.

History:

Unknown.

An 1877 map of Richmond shows two long, narrow buildings parallel to Burnley Street, belonging to W E Chambers, and it is possible that one of these is the present building, but this is not confirmed by the Rate Books or Directories.

The area bounded by Burnley Street, Madden Grove, Rooney Street and Barkly Avenue was the site of quarries until the 1940s, and of abattoirs until at least the 1970s; the present building may have been associated with either of these enterprises.

Description:

The warehouse at 41 Madden Grove, Richmond, is a single-storey gabled building of random coursed, quarry faced bluestone construction. The gable faces Madden Grove, and has a circular vent in the gable end. A large segmental arched opening in the centre of the elevation is flanked by multi-paned double-hung sashes. The opening has been fitted with a roller door. Quoining and window sills are of red brick, and window dressings and the gable coping are of cream brick. A high rendered plinth appears to be a later addition.

Significance:

The warehouse at 41 Madden Grove, Richmond, is of local architectural significance. The building is a rare, early surviving example of a 19th century bluestone warehouse, and has a considered, elegantly composed facade which combines well bluestone and cream and red brick. Relatively intact, the building illustrates industrial activity in the early development of Richmond.

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