Robert Reid Clothing Factory, former
2 Hoddle Street, ABBOTSFORD VIC 3067 - Property No 104050
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Statement of Significance
The following wording is from the Allom and Lovell Building Citation, 1998 for the property. Please note that this is a "Building Citation", not a "Statement of Significance". For further information refer to the Building Citation held by the City of Yarra.
History:
The former Robert Reid factory was built c.1890. In 1891-92, Robert Reid & Co. Ltd is listed as having a factory at 4 Hoddle Street. In 1910, Robert Reid & Co. is still listed but at No. 2 and then in the years 1920 to 1930 Frieze Bros Pty Ltd, clothing factory is recorded at 2-8 Hoddle Street. Frieze Bros, was a major Melbourne clothing manufacturer, concentrating on Menswear.
Description:
The former Robert Reid Clothing Factory is a two-story brick building, designed in a simple Italianate style. The symmetrical Hoddle Street facade is rendered and has eleven bays of semicircular arched window openings at first floor level with bluestone sills and moulded architraves. The ground floor is similar, except two of the openings are rectangular door openings, not original. There are rendered cornices at both ground and first floors. The facade is surmounted by a plain parapet with a scrolled rectangular pediment, containing evidence of signage, now removed.
The associated building at 2 Ferguson Street is a two-storey brick building with a central ground floor entrance with segmental arched windows arranged asymmetrically on either side. Modern vehicle entrances have been constructed and the brickwork has been painted. A right-of-way provides access down the side to a loading bay.
Significance:
The former Robert Reid clothing factory in Abbotsford is of local architectural and historical significance. The two buildings which comprise this complex at 2 Hoddle Street and on the west side of Ferguson Street are substantial and intact 19th century factory buildings which are demonstrative of the development of the local clothing manufacturing, and which remain important heritage elements in their streetscapes.
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Robert Reid Clothing Factory, former - Physical Description 1
The former Robert Reid Clothing Factory is a two-story brick building, designed in a simple Italianate style. The symmetrical Hoddle Street fa¦ade is rendered and has eleven bays of semicircular arched window openings at first floor level with bluestone sills and moulded architraves. The ground floor is similar, except two of the openings are rectangular door openings, not original. There are rendered cornices at both ground and first floors. The fa¦ade is surmounted
by a plain parapet with a scrolled rectangular pediment, containing evidence of signage, now removed.
The associated building at 2 Ferguson Street is a two-storey brick building with a central ground floor entrance with segmental arched windows arranged asymmetrically on either side. Modern vehicle entrances have been constructed and the brickwork has been painted. A right-of-way provides access down the side to a loading bay.Robert Reid Clothing Factory, former - Integrity
not assessed
Heritage Study and Grading
Yarra - City of Collingwood Conservation Study
Author: Andrew Ward & Associates
Year: 1989
Grading: LocalYarra - City of Collingwood Conservation Study
Author: Andrew Ward & Associates
Year: 1995
Grading: LocalYarra - City of Yarra Heritage Review
Author: Allom Lovell & Associates
Year: 1998
Grading: LocalYarra - City of Yarra Review of Heritage Overlay Areas
Author: Graeme Butler & Associates
Year: 2007
Grading: Local
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COLLINGWOOD TOWN HALLVictorian Heritage Register H0140
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RESIDENCEVictorian Heritage Register H0142
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RESIDENCEVictorian Heritage Register H0143
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"1890"Yarra City
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"AMF Officers" ShedMoorabool Shire
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"AQUA PROFONDA" SIGN, FITZROY POOLVictorian Heritage Register H1687
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"1890"Yarra City
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'BRAESIDE'Boroondara City
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'ELAINE'Boroondara City
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