Williams Shoe Factory, Former
202 Langridge Street, ABBOTSFORD VIC 3067 - Property No 105370
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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:
Arthur Williams established his boot manufacturing business in Kerr Street, Fitzroy, in 1890. In 1894, he moved to large premises in St Georges Road. In 1904, Williams moved to Gipps Street Abbotsford. At that time, the factory was producing approximately 2,000 pairs of shoes each week. Williams specialised in the manufacture of premium grade women's boots and shoes, including coloured lines such as tan, green, red and white.
Description:
The former Williams Shoe Factory, 202 Langridge Street, Abbotsford, is a large four storey brick industrial building between Henry and Russell Streets. The south elevation, to Langridge Street, is symmetrical, and has a taller, projecting central section of five bays, with a relatively small central entrance door flanked by small, recessed rendered name panels. The three street elevations of the building are punctuated by evenly spaced window openings. Windows are four paned timber framed double-hung sashes.
To the rear of the east end of the building is an addition, facing Russell Street. Also of four storeys, it has a trabeated facade with face brick piers, recessed, rendered spandrel panels and a rendered cornice.
Significance:
The former Williams Shoe Factory is of local architectural and historical significance. Historically, the factory dates from a period of expansion of one of the major shoemaking enterprises in the municipality. Architecturally, the building is a substantially intact example of a large Edwardian factory buildings, which remains a prominent heritage element in Langridge Street and in Russell Street, and is a local landmark.
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Williams Shoe Factory, Former - Physical Description 2
Proclaim Property Database: has as 1-15 Russell St, care of 202 Langridge
Williams Shoe Factory, Former - Physical Description 1
The former Williams Shoe Factory, 202 Langridge Street, Abbotsford, is a large four storey brick industrial building between Henry and Russell Streets. The south elevation, to Langridge Street, is symmetrical, and has a taller, projecting central section of five bays, with a relatively small central entrance door flanked by small, recessed rendered name panels. The three street elevations of the building are punctuated by evenly spaced window openings. Windows are four paned timber framed double-hung sashes.
To the rear of the east end of the building is an addition, facing Russell Street. Also of four storeys, it has a trabeated facade with face brick piers, recessed, rendered spandrel panels and a rendered cornice.Williams Shoe Factory, Former - Integrity
not assessed
Heritage Study and Grading
Yarra - City of Collingwood Conservation Study
Author: Andrew Ward & Associates
Year: 1989
Grading: ContributoryYarra - 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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'Aqua Profonda' sign wall sign, Fitzroy Swimming PoolYarra City H1687
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'DRIFFVILLE'Boroondara City
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1) WEATHERBOARD FARM HOUSE AND 2) THE OUTBUILDINGSNillumbik Shire
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