Lawton's costume factory, 15-21 Guildford Lane, Melbourne
Butler, Graeme1985
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Lawton's costume factory, 15-21 Guildford Lane, Melbourne
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1985
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BIF-CITY 104555
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RESEARCH ADDED BY GRAEME BUTLER 2021:.GRAEME BUTLER 1985 MELBOURNE CENTRAL ACTIVITIES DISTRICT CONSERVATION STUDYBUILDING IDENTIFICATION FORM cites source 82,p16.YUNCKEN FREEMAN ARCHITECTS P/L 1976.. HISTORIC BUILDINGS PRESERVATION COUNCIL MELBOURNE CBD STUDY AREA 5 (source 82) -not recommended to HISTORIC BUILDINGS PRESERVATION COUNCIL registerRiteline Uniforms P/L19153 storey, brickD. GUILDFORD LANE PRECINCTThis precinct, off the eastern side of Queen Street between La Trobe and Little Lonsdale Streets, is formed by an unusual internal circuit laneway system which encloses a group of older warehouses and factories. It is similar to the pattern of Little La Trobe Street between Elizabeth and Swanston Streets, but is much narrower and more compact.The small brick factories and warehouses within this area are of a consistent utilitarian two or three-stories character from the turn of the Century, and provide a fascinating example of concentrated commercial development in that era. While few buildings are of architectural significance individually, they form a-remarkably intact historical grouping which accommodates an interesting range of small-scale manufacturing activity, much of which is directly visible to passers-by from street level.Proximity of this precinct to that proposed for Queen Street provides a good opportunity for linking the two areas directly, as complementary units. The Guildford Lane link passes between the Mental Health Authority Building (1859) and the Rex Advertising Warehouse (1909), both of which are recommended for registration.This could be greatly enhanced by sympathetic restoration of the Mental Health Authority Building, as part of the Queen Street precinct and as a "gateway" into the Guildford Lane precinct. The contrast in scale and character between these two areas provides a valuable reminder of the differences between the civic splendour and commercial realities of 19th Century inner Melbourne.The existing uses are essentially an extension of the original building uses and represent no threat to the external fabric of the buildings which is the main interest of the area. Continuation of this activity, which already includes a number of small manufacturers and craft-type industry, offers considerable scope for diversification into other compatible retail and service uses..LEWIS, M- AUSTRALIAN ARCHITECTURE INDEX: RecordGuildford lane- warehouse /factory72999 Nott, Harry Cecil - confectioner, Collins St Melbourne VIC Factories McMurtrie, R H - 209 Lonsdale St 1908 03 24 809 -MCC registration no 809 [Burchett Index]. Fee 2.10.0factory, Sutherland near cnr Sutherland & Guildford Sts?76556 Wharton & Down; Detmold, W Melbourne VIC Warehouses Gaul & Barter - McLachlan St Northcote 1891 08 24 5154-MCC registration no 5154 [Burchett Index]. Fee 3.3.0store, Guildford?.VICTORIAN HERITAGE INVENTORY H7822-1042Laneway pattern developed by 1855. Progressive development of adjacent allotments shown on 1866 map and 1880 Panorama.1905 - 2 x 2 storey buildings on site.MAHLSTEDT FIRE INSURANCE PLAN SERIES STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIASection 2, Map 4A,1923 shows masonry, 3 levels, steel columns and girders, ground floor and ceiling reinforced concrete, 4 windows to Guildford and door on east end. Backs onto McLean laneMELBOURNE UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES1962 shows as 15 masonry, 3 levels, steel columns and girders, ground floor concrete-others wood, 4 windows to Guildford and door on east end. Backs onto McLean lane.LOVELL CHEN 2017. GUILDFORD & HARDWARE LANEWAYS PRECINCT - PRECINCT CITATIONGuildford and Hardware Laneways Precinct Property ScheduleThree storey interwar factory - Also contributory to McLean Alley.CITY OF MELBOURNE BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONShttps://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/60672/images/44777_349585-00012(15) 1943- 1992 various alterations(17) 1947 9742- reinstate after fire.(17-19) 1985 demolition of 4storey building.DIRECTORIES OF VICTORIA, MELBOURNE-SANDS AND KENNY, SANDS & MCDOUGALL.1904S SIDESutherland st1-7 Cooper, John, & Sons, stores & workshop9 Rowe, Samuel, caretaker for John Cooper ftSons11-13 Sheeban, Mrs M.15 Lawlor, Joseph17 O'Reilly. Alfred J.19 Butler. Mrs Mary21 Marsh. James23 Detmold, William, Ltd. store33 De la Camara, Mrs Bridget Hannan, ThomasRight-of-way.1910S SIDESutherland st1-7 Cooper. John, & Sons, stores & workshop4-9 Cooper's store11-13 Thistle Co. Bakery—Harvie, Mrs E. D . prop15-17 Douglas, Christos19 Butler, Mrs Mary21 Marsh. James23 Detmold, William, Ltd. store33 Hannah, Thomas, & Calinecas, —.1915Sutherland at1-7 Cooper, John. & Sons. stores & workshop4-9 Cooper ' s store11-13 Thistle Co Bakery - Harvie , Mrs E. D., propEllis, Robertson & Peddle (store)Carnegie, W., & Sons , piano player mnfrs15-21 Lawton. M. & F., costume mnfrs23 Detmold , William . Ltd. store, McGregor . Miss E ., costumes & blouse tctry, Fly Fire Co, chemical mfrs -Grant . J. H., mgrVacantUniversal Mnfg Co-Black, Mrs Jessie. Prop.1920S SIDESutherland st11-13 Thistle Co Bakery15-21 Fitchett Bros, cannister mnfrs15-21 Creed, G. W. P., whitework fctry15-21 Joel & Isaacs, clothing mfrsModern Mnftrng Co Pty Ltd, mantraMcGregor, Miss E.. costumes & blouse fctryEfron, M., mfr knitted goodsUniversal Manfg Co, underclo mnfrsFleming & Kinnear, electrcl contraCharity Organisation Soc Wood Yard.1930S SIDESutherland st11-13 Herbert, J. W., & Son, cake mnfrs15-21 Marcelle Mnfg Co, frock mnfrs15-21 Sedgwick, L., clothing mfr15-21 Cass & Clothier Pty Ltd, printers23-27 Mica Products Pty Ltd, mica goods mnfrs23-27 Dickinson, John, & Co, paper makers23-27 Lillies, McWhae, & Ogilvie, store29-31 Simmance Bros Pty Ltd, jewel case mnfrs29-31 The Piston Ring Co of Aust, steel workersClarkson & Loader, process engraversO'Hanlon, P. J., electrical manufacturer33-35 Craig, J. chemical manufacturer33-35 Ford & J., paper rulers & book bindersMcLean st.
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