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Warehouses

Location

376 - 380 Flinders Street,, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 - Property No B5118

File Number

B5118

Level

Demolished/Removed

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B5118 376-380 Flinders Street
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B5118 376 - 380 Flinders

Statement of Significance

Erected in 1853 as a speculative development by Messrs.Chambers and Brown, the contractor was George Chambers. The three identical three-storey stone warehouses also have a frontage to a rear laneway.
They are important survivors of the era in Melbourne's early history when shipping gathered in 'The Pool of Melbourne' directly opposite the Customs House. Few buildings dating from these early times remain to bear witness to what was once the important maritime area of Melbourne.
They are well constructed and are typical of warehouses of the period. Generally the buildings are intact, excepting the ground floor portion of the Flinders Steet elevation.
Classified: 18/03/1982

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