SHOEING FORGE (FORMER)
528-534 RACECOURSE ROAD, FLEMINGTON, MOONEE VALLEY CITY
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
The former shoeing forge, constructed c.1891, at 528-34 Racecourse Road, Flemington is significant. Situated on a corner and built to both boundaries, this former shoeing forge is constructed of brick and has a transverse gable roof with parapeted gable ends. There is a segmental arch door in the west end elevation and four segmental arch windows in the front elevation, two of either side of the segmental arch door. The windows have 12-over-one sashes. The building is distinguished by its elaborate stepped and arched pediment flanked by scrolls, and the remnants of corbels at either end of the front wall suggest there was once a cornice along the front of the building.
Non-original alterations and additions to the building are not significant.
How is it significant?
The former shoeing forge at 528-34 Racecourse Road, Flemington is of local historic significance to the City of Moonee Valley.
Why is it significant?
It is historically significant as a tangible reminder of how the presence of Flemington and Ascot racecourses as well as Newmarket Saleyards encouraged the establishment of associated businesses in the Flemington area during the nineteenth century. While the simple gabled form, built to the boundaries is characteristic, the building is notable for the detailing to the parapet, which is unusually elaborate for this type of building. (Criteria A & D)
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SHOEING FORGE (FORMER) - Physical Description 1
Situated on a corner and built to both boundaries, this former shoeing forge is constructed of brick and has a transverse gable roof with parapeted gable ends. There is a segmental arch door in the west end elevation and four segmental windows in the front elevation, two on either side of the segmental arch door. The windows have 12-over-one sashes. The building is distinguished by its elaborate stepped and arched pediment flanked by scrolls and remnants of corbels at either end of the front wall suggest that there was once a cornice along the front of the building.
A mural has been painted across the facade and west side walls (which may cause moisture problems for the brick). Some additions have been made at the rear.
Heritage Study and Grading
Moonee Valley - Moonee Valley Heritage Study
Author: Context Pty Ltd, 2015
Year: 2015
Grading: Local
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