Houses, semi-detached (villas)
42 McKillop Street, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No 215815
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Statement of Significance
C listed - Local significance
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
The semi detached pair of two storey polychrome brick terraces at 42-44 McKillop Street, Geelong were built in 1882 for Geelong builder JC Taylor most probably to design by Alexander Davidson, Architect.
The distinctive details believe his hand, including French Romanesque derived ornamentation to the facade. The pair are of architectural interest for the noteworthy ironwork and original modeling and have historical connections with JC Taylor and influential Geelong builder whose firm continues to the present day.
RECOMMENDATIONS: PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Geelong Regional Commission Register.
REFERENCES
For a detailed account of the practice of Architect Alexander Davidson See Allan Willingham.
'Two Scots in Victoria'; The Architecture of Davidson and Henderson, Master of architecture, University of Melbourne, 1983.
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Heritage Study and Grading
Greater Geelong - Geelong Region Historic Buildings and Objects Study Volume 2
Author: Allan Willingham
Year: 1986
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FORMER GEELONG WOOL EXCHANGEVictorian Heritage Register H0622
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FORMER SCOTTISH CHIEFS HOTELVictorian Heritage Register H0662
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GEELONG TOWN HALLVictorian Heritage Register H0184
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