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SADDLER'S SHOP (FORMER)

Location 75 Bell Street, PENSHURST VIC 3289 - Property No 0114 File Number 845 Level Stage 2 study complete

[1/1] 23326 Saddler s Shop Former

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The former Saddler's shop is a small symmetrical single storey timber shop, abutting the footpath on the south side of Bell Street, in the centre of the township of Penshurst. It is thought that the shop dates from the mid to late 1850s, and has been used as a saddler continuously from that time until it closed in the late 1970s. No architect or builder has been associated with the design. The shop has several rare surviving details, including the original small paned shop windows, original front door, and pencilled graffiti from earlier owners or occupiers on the interior walls. The shop is in poor condition, but retains a very high degree of integrity.

How is it significant?
The former Saddler's Shop at 75 Bell Street, Penshurst is of historical and architectural significance to the Southern Grampians Shire and the township of Penshurst.


Why is it significant?
The saddler's shop in Bell Street, Penshurst is of historical significance as one of the oldest surviving retail outlets in Penshurst. The shop has further historical significance for the constant occupation by a series of saddlers and bootmakers, including Mr. Dodd, Mr. Dean and Mr. Rice. The building is of architectural significance for it's simple early vernacular form, and as a rare example of an intact timber shop with small paned windows and door. Its combination of front shop and (now demolished) rear residence demonstrates a traditional way of life.