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ALBION CLOTHING CO. (FORMER)
29-31 WESTON STREET,, BRUNSWICK VIC 3056 - Property No 1637
Edward Street

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Statement of Significance

Context (2003): Of local significance as a well preserved example of the typical small brick factories of the early 20th century, used for the clothing trade in Brunswick. The building was occupied for a long period by the Albion Clothing Company.
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    • Physical Description 1

      ALBION CLOTHING CO. (FORMER) - Physical Description 1

      A single storey brick factory with a tall scalloped, rendered parapet to the facade. The windows have segmented brick arches and timber frames. A later (c1925) two storey rear addition has concrete lintels over a vehicle entrance and 9 pane hopper sash windows.

      Context:
      One of several small clothing factories in the Weston and Edward Street area.

      Condition and integrity:
      Good condition. The facade has been painted and a canvas awning placed over the entrance door.

      Comparative analysis:
      One of a number of simple brick factories used for the clothing trade in Brunswick and typical of factory construction of the period in its use of red machine-made bricks and segmental brick arches over timber windows.

      Physical Conditions

      ALBION CLOTHING CO. (FORMER) - Physical Conditions

      Good

      Integrity

      ALBION CLOTHING CO. (FORMER) - Integrity

      Minor Modifications

      Historical Australian Themes

      ALBION CLOTHING CO. (FORMER) - Historical Australian Themes

      Historical associations: Textile Industry

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Moreland - Northern Suburbs Factory Study

      Author: Vines, G and M, Churchward
      Year: 1992
      Grading: Contributory

      Moreland - Moreland City Council: Local Heritage Places Review

      Author: Context Pty Ltd
      Year: 2004
      Grading:

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