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Former Kensington Property Exchange Office Shop & Residences

Other Name Islington Location 168 Bellair Street,, KENSINGTON VIC 3031 - Property No B3404 File Number B3404 Level State

[1/1] B3404 Former Kensington

Statement of Significance

An elaborate building of 1891 ingeniously designed for a corner site, with two pedimented Corinthian pavilions flanking a corner doorway which has mannered pilaster-brackets cantilevering out to support an arch, above which is further cantilevered a polygonal oriel window which transforms above parapet line into an octagonal tower of distinctive and pleasing design. Inside is a correspondingly elaborate pressed ceiling and deep cornice.
Classified: 21/03/1974