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Stalbridge Chambers

Other Name Syracuse Wine Bar & Restaurant Location 435-445 Little Collins Street,, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 - Property No B4514 File Number B4514 Level State

[1/1] B4514 Stalbridge Chambers

Statement of Significance

Built in 1890-01, Stalbridge Chambers is externally perhaps the best of the many richly decorated, similarly styled, Boom-era designs from the architects, Twentyman & Askew. As the product of an owner builder (R C Brown) the building epitomises the speculative nature of the time and, with its combination of hotel, shops and offices, offers an early example of multi-use development. Stalbridge Chambers also has an important role at the entry point to the significant Bank Place precinct and by contrast in scale and ornament, stands out in the surrounding streetscape. Internally, despite the unfortunate removal of valuable fittings and finishes, enough of the interior remains to at least, support the expression of the exterior and, at the most, warrants individual attention as a CBD nineteenth century office building which still has virtually all of its original subdivision, fittings and mouldings. The entrance lobby and stair are particularly notable.
Classified: 23/02/1989
File note 27/07.2012: No 443 currently Syracuse Wine Bar & Restaurant.