The Western Grandstand, West Oval
Weddell Road, GEELONG WEST VIC 3218 - Property No 298201
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Statement of Significance
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
The Western Grandstand was built in 1925 to the design of Geelong architects, Laird and Buchan. It is an unusual combination of midnineteenth century and 1920 s architectural style. Historically it has close associations with Geelong West sporting bodies, particularly the Football Club. III of iowl s.j rca nce .
POLICY/RECOMMENDATIONS
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References
REFERENCES Laird and Buchan, architects, Proposed Grandstand, Drawings of plan and elevations. Geelong West City Council No. 10041.
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The Western Grandstand, West Oval - Physical Description 1
DESCRIPTION Built of bluestone and timber it is a most unusual use of materials for the date of construction. The rear elevation and the ground floor elevation at the front not only uses bluestone but also quoinwork at the wall angles and door and window enframements. These elements were very popular in Geelong in the 1850s and used only a little for the rest of the nineteenth century. The upper floor of the front elevation reflects the contemporary and popular domestic Bungalow style of architecture with the restrained use of decorative elements and a token gable with vertical strapwork.
Heritage Study and Grading
Greater Geelong - City of Geelong West Urban Conservation Study
Author: Huddle, Aitken and Honman
Year: 1986
Grading:
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LUNAN HOUSEVictorian Heritage Register H0673
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FORMER HARP INNVictorian Heritage Register H0585
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ST ELMOVictorian Heritage Register H1180
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