Simpson's Glove Factory, Former
488-496 Victoria Street, RICHMOND VIC 3121 - Property No 142300
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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 Simpson's Glove Factory was constructed in 1920 for A Bamford Pty Ltd furniture manufacturers. This first occupancy continued until 1925, when the building was occupied by Beckford Furniture Pty Ltd, By 1931 Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd were occupiers, and this association continued until recently.
Description:
The former Simpson's Glove Factory is double-storey building of red brick construction with simplified classically-derived ornamentation. The Victoria Street facade is divided into three bays, separated by shallow brick pilasters which rise the full height of the building. The pilasters rise from a slightly projecting brick plinth, and are decorated with clinker brick soldier courses. The entrance door is contained within a central recessed segmental arched opening, decorated with a moulded hood. The large timber-framed windows are not original, and have rendered heads and sills. A bracketed cornice runs across the building, above which is a plain brick and render parapet surmounted by a semi-circular arched pediment in the centre.
Significance:
The former Simpson's Glove Factory is of local architectural significance and local historical interest. The building has been used as a factory since its construction in 1920 until relatively recently. Architecturally, it is a typical example of the stripped Classical Revival style applied to a utilitarian building. The building is prominently sited at the eastern end of Victoria Street, and is a local landmark.
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Simpson's Glove Factory, Former - Physical Description 1
The former Simpson's Glove Factory is double-storey building of red brick construction with simplified classically-derived ornamentation. The Victoria Street facade is divided into three bays, separated by shallow brick pilasters which rise the full height of the building. The pilasters rise from a slightly projecting brick plinth, and are decorated with clinker brick soldier courses. The entrance door is contained within a central recessed segmental arched opening, decorated with a moulded hood. The large timber-framed windows are not original, and have rendered heads and sills. A bracketed cornice runs across the building, above which is a plain brick and render parapet surmounted by a semi-circular arched pediment in the centre.
Simpson's Glove Factory, Former - Integrity
not assessed
Heritage Study and Grading
Yarra - Richmond Conservation Study
Author: John & Thurley O'Connor, Ros Coleman & Heather Wright
Year: 1985
Grading: BYarra - 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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