Wallis Buildings
223-243 High Street NORTHCOTE, Darebin City
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Statement of Significance
Although the Wallis Buildings possess little individual architectural importance, their homogeneity of scale, finish and detail contribute to this important part of the High Street commercial streetscape. It is among the longest two-storey commercial rows in the State.
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Wallis Buildings - Physical Description 1
The Wallis Buildings are conventionally designed two-storey rendered brick shop and residence buildings. The buildings are stepped, following the slope of the ground. Arched and architraved windows occur on the upper level, linked by a continuous impart mould. The parapets are balustraded and the central building is pedimented.
The original cast iron verandahs have been removed and, in some cases, cantilever verandahs have replaced them. The parapet balustrading is gone from 223 High Street, all of the parapet orbs are missing, and superficial alterations and attached signs are numerous. Remnants of the original shopfronts may be seen on 225, 229 and 233 High Street.
Heritage Study and Grading
Darebin - Darebin Heritage Review
Author: Andrew Ward
Year: 2000
Grading:
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FORMER LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR HOME FOR THE AGEDVictorian Heritage Register H1950
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TERRACE HOUSESVictorian Heritage Register H1774
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FORMER NORTHCOTE THEATREVictorian Heritage Register H2287
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