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THE ROUSE
97 Bell Street, PENSHURST VIC 3289 - Property No 0105
THE ROUSE
97 Bell Street, PENSHURST VIC 3289 - Property No 0105
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Southern Grampians Shire
23337 The Rouse 97 Bell St Penshurst 1525
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
The Rouse is located at 97 Bell Street, on the south side. It is a large timber building with a corrugated iron verandah. Its earliest known use was by a Chinese merchant, Ah Wong, who operated a grocery from the store in the 1870s. The most important merchant to operate from the site was Frank Liles Olle, a member of the important Olle family who were heavily involved in all aspects of Penshurst. Olle left the store to move into newly built premises in 1914. There has been no architect or builder associated with the design of the store. The Rouse is in good condition, and retains a very high degree of integrity.
How is it significant?
The Rouse is of historical significance to the Southern Grampians Shire and to the township of Penshurst.
Why is it significant?
The Rouse is of historical significance as one of the four general stores in Penshurst. It is of further historical significance for its association with the Olle family, particularly Frank Liles Olle who was an important member of the local Shire Council, Presbyterian Church and Penshurst community. The Rouse is also of historic importance for its long use as a store, and its intact fabric which shows a previous way of life.
The Rouse is located at 97 Bell Street, on the south side. It is a large timber building with a corrugated iron verandah. Its earliest known use was by a Chinese merchant, Ah Wong, who operated a grocery from the store in the 1870s. The most important merchant to operate from the site was Frank Liles Olle, a member of the important Olle family who were heavily involved in all aspects of Penshurst. Olle left the store to move into newly built premises in 1914. There has been no architect or builder associated with the design of the store. The Rouse is in good condition, and retains a very high degree of integrity.
How is it significant?
The Rouse is of historical significance to the Southern Grampians Shire and to the township of Penshurst.
Why is it significant?
The Rouse is of historical significance as one of the four general stores in Penshurst. It is of further historical significance for its association with the Olle family, particularly Frank Liles Olle who was an important member of the local Shire Council, Presbyterian Church and Penshurst community. The Rouse is also of historic importance for its long use as a store, and its intact fabric which shows a previous way of life.
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