PENSHURST MOTORS
106 Bell Street, PENSHURST VIC 3289 - Property No 0035
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Statement of Significance
Penshurst Motors is located on the north side of Bell Street between Burchett and Martin Streets in the centre of the township of Penshurst. The structure is comprised of large stone buildings with which appear to date from the 1860s, which are now much altered at the front, probably as late as the 1960s. The buildings have newer corrugated iron roofs. The facade of Penshurst Motors is in two parts. The western section is a display room with a symmetrical arrangement about a double-leaved glazed door, slightly recessed, with plate glass windows on either side. The building was first used to house Harry Olle's general merchant store, and later was used by others as a store. The building has been associated with transport from very early also, possibly being the stopping point for the Hamilton - Hexham postal service since the 1860s. There has been no architect or builder identified as being associated with the buildings. The buildings have been substantially altered, but are in good condition with a fair degree of integrity.
How is it significant? Penshurst Motors is of historical and architectural significance to the southern Grampians Shire and to the township of Penshurst.
Why is it significant?
Penshurst Motors is of historical significance for its demonstration of the sequence of development and adaptation on the site which has been associated with road transport from the mid-nineteenth century. It is of further historical significance for its association with the important and successful Olle family, who were involved in commercial enterprise in Penshurst from the earliest times of the township.
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PENSHURST MOTORS - Physical Conditions
The buildings are in a sound condition structurally but only fair condition overall.
PENSHURST MOTORS - Physical Description 1
The building which houses Penshurst Motors consists of large stone buildings with which appear to date from the 1860s (but may be later) and which are now much altered at the front, probably as late as the 1960s. The buildings have newer corrugated iron roofs. The facade of Penshurst Motors is in two parts. The western section is a display room with a symmetrical arrangement about a double-leaved glazed door, slightly recessed, with plate glass windows on either side. The windows may date from an earlier period. The eastern section includes three large openings two of which are glazed and one of which acts as the entrance to the work shop. One parapet unites the facade but is centred over the workshop rather than the display room. There is a single petrol pump in the street at the gutter line. The side walls are of limewashed rock faced bluestone laid in 12" courses and pointed on the west side. The western wall has two window openings which are finely dressed with chiselled edges but with modern double hung sash windows. An office with service counter divides the display area from the workshop. The main workshop is a large open space under a timber trussed roof. Faded advertisements for Ampol painted onto the bluestone survive on the east and west walls.
PENSHURST MOTORS - Historical Australian Themes
Theme 3: Developing local, regional and national economies
3.8 Moving goods and people on land
3.8.8 Getting fuel to engines
3.12 Feeding people
3.12.5 Retailing foods and beverages
3.19 Marketing and Retailing
Theme 4: Building settlements, towns and cities
Theme 8: Developing Australia's cultural life
8.4 Eating and drinking
8.12 Living in and around Australian homes
8.14 Living in the country and rural settlementsPENSHURST MOTORS - Usage/Former Usage
Service station
PENSHURST MOTORS - Integrity
Exteriors retain a fair degree of integrity, other than the facade which has been significantly altered.
PENSHURST MOTORS - Physical Description 2
T. Adamson
Saunders Mail Coaches
Harry Olle
John & Julia Cooke
Tom Hill
William French
Ray SchrammHeritage Study and Grading
Southern Grampians - Southern Grampians Shire Heritage Study
Author: Timothy Hubbard P/L, Annabel Neylon
Year: 2002
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PENSHURST PROTECTORATE SITEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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A. J. PAGE ELECTRICAL STORESouthern Grampians Shire
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ST ANDREW'S UNITING CHURCHSouthern Grampians Shire
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'CARINYA' LADSONS STOREVictorian Heritage Register H0568
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