Newport Coffee Palace (Former)
24 Newcastle Street NEWPORT, Hobsons Bay City
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Statement of Significance
The Newport Coffee Palace (former), constructed in 1891, at 24 Newcastle Street, Newport.
How is it Significant?The Newport Coffee Palace (former) is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it is significant as the only known surviving purpose built coffee palace in the region and as one of the relatively small number in the State. It demonstrates the early development of Newport and also has strong historical associations with the temperance movement, a powerful religious, political and social force in Victorian society. (AHC criteria A4, B2 and H1)
Aesthetically, it is significant for its distinctive architectural treatment, being contributory to an otherwise ecclesiastic group within the Newport Residential Precinct. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)
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Newport Coffee Palace (Former) - Physical Description 1
This prominent but austere 2 storey corner building has a parapeted form and Italian Renaissance character, with sparely applied cement detailing. The bricks have been painted, and the building has been recently converted to apartments. Apart from the rectangular windows generally used on the elevation, there is a small arcaded balcony with basket arches between Romanesque inspired columns. An unusual roof form at the corner appears to be the result of an alteration.
Newport Coffee Palace (Former) - Integrity
External Condition
Good
External Integrity
Moderate
Newport Coffee Palace (Former) - Historical Australian Themes
Context
Contributory part of Newport Residential Precinct, as a keynote building.
Lodging people
Newport Coffee Palace (Former) - Physical Description 3
Associations
Frederick Harris, Thomas H Firth
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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