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RESIDENCE

Location 11 BRUNSWICK STREET FITZROY, YARRA CITY File Number 601901 Level Registered

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Statement of Significance

The Residence at 11 Brunswick Street Fitzroy is a three storey brick building, built in 1891 as a residence for Alexander Sturrock, a salesman. The four-bay rendered facade supports an attached three-pier arcade.

The Residence at 11 Brunswick Street is of architectural and historical significance to the State of Victoria.

The Residence at 11 Brunswick Street is of architectural significance as an interesting example of boom style terrace house architecture. The superimposed arcade is a typical element used in domestic buildings of this period. This particular example is of unusual width and the different application of mouldings and other decorative features on each floor is notable.

The Residence at 11 Brunswick Street is of historical significance as an example of the character of inner Melbourne development in the late 19th century, and as an integral element of the Brunswick Street/Gertrude Street precinct. The grand proportions and ornate finish of the building are evidence of the flow of wealth into Melbourne as a result of the gold rushes in previous decades, although this building is also notable for being built just after the onset of the 1890s depression. Together with the other elements of the Brunswick Street/Gertrude Street precinct, including neighbouring Dodgshun House, the house demonstrates the substantial character of this part of Fitzroy at the end of the 19th century.