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Portland Citizens Bandroom (former warehouse)

Other Name Warehouse (fmr) Location 58A Julia Street PORTLAND, GLENELG SHIRE Level Included in Heritage Overlay

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Statement of Significance

The two storey premises at 58A Julia Street was erected in 1851 for Messrs. Denny & Co. and croker and Co., and was used for warehouse purposes. In 1859, Lord, Croaker and Co., acquired this utilitarian structure built of local bricks with fine axed basalt quoins .and. window. re'leals .. in a distinctive colonial style. The building is one of the oldest of its type in Victoria. The fine combination of brick and stone is a distinctive feature of the building and contras ts with Henty .s warehouses of similar date at 6 - 12 Julia Street.