Allandale, Fortune or Allandale part of James Allen's row houses, 37-39 Miller Street, West Melbourne
Graeme Butler and AssociatesJuly 1991
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Allandale, Fortune or Allandale part of James Allen's row houses, 37-39 Miller Street, West Melbourne
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GRAEME BUTLER 1983, CONSERVATION STUDY FOR THE CITY OF MELBOURNE OF NORTH AND WEST MELBOURNEHistoryA dairy produce merchant of Little La Trobe Street Melbourne, James Allen, had these houses built as an investment in 1887. Before 1897 his tenants included Arthur Glassbow, Mrs. Sharp and Henry Oakey.DescriptionA two-storey stuccoed brick row house pair with cast-iron verandahs of two levels, iron fences and scrolled, arched-shape parapet entablatures with swags and the house names thereon. Ornament is relatively austere for the late construction date. Notable features include the fence and verandah.Integrity- parapet urns/orbs gone.Streetscape- Contributing and major part of a 19th century residential streetscape consisting of stuccoed row houses of similar form, but varying in scale.SignificanceArchitecturally, a relatively late, near original example of a common type which contributes to a residential streetscape: of regional importance.Historically, another investment project, localised by its connection with a primary industry person: of local importanceRecommendations -Repaint in typical or original colours;replace urns/orbs as evidence suggests or as typical.References:(RB= Rate book; D= Melbourne or Victoria Directory)1. D. 18882. RB 1887, 593, 4; RB 1889-90, 587; RB 1896-97, 586___________________________Graeme Butler & Associates, 2015. West Melbourne Heritage ReviewWhat is significant?The local manager of the major auctioneering business of Messrs G. D. Langridge and Sons, James R. Allen, had these houses built as an investment in 1887. Allen was active in the local community in the Advance Flemington and Kensington Association and the Union Church.Contributory elements include:a two-storey stuccoed brick row house pair;scrolled, arched-shape parapet cemented entablatures with swags and the house names thereon;simple ornament for the late construction date;cast-iron verandahs of two levels, with concave corrugated iron clad roof, panelled friezes, and brackets;double-hung sash windows with 3 light windows at ground level;iron fences and gates on stone plinths, and scrolled profile garden walls with cemented capped piers; andcontribution as a major part of a 19th century residential streetscape consisting of stuccoed row houses of a similar form, but varying in scale.The parapet urns or orbs are gone, and the side wall bricks painted over as minor changes to these houses.How is it significant?Allen's houses, 37-39 Miller Street is significant historically and aesthetically to West Melbourne.Why is it significant?Allen's houses, 37-39 Miller Street are significant.Aesthetically, as a relatively late but near original example of a common type which contributes to a significant residential streetscape;Historically, representative of a major growth period (Victorian-era) in West Melbourne and for the link with J R Allen, a prominent local community member in the late Victorian-era.___________________________References:GRAEME BUTLER 1983, CONSERVATION STUDY FOR THE CITY OF MELBOURNE OF NORTH AND WEST MELBOURNEBUILDING IDENTIFICATION FORM 1991 states as `Allendale' and built 1880 cites North and West Melbourne Conservation Study___________________________NEWSPAPERS (TROVE)`North Melbourne Advertiser' Friday 9 January 1885`THANKS.- DESIRE to return my most sincere I thanks to the Friends who so materiallyassisted me in making the Concert in aid of Mr. Medlyn an unqualified success. Ialso wish to thank Mr. S. Cracknell for his handsome donation' of Five Sovereigns,and Mr. J. R. Allen (local manager Messrs G D. D. Ingidge and Sons) for One Guinea"to defray hire of hall."GEORGE AMOTT.'`North Melbourne Advertiser' (Vic. : 1873 - 1894) Friday 6 February 1885ADVANCE FLEMINGTON & KENSINGTON..KENSINGTON. SCHOOL PICNIC, GRAND PICNIC of the above Schools, together with the Residents in general, will be held on Sir W.J. Clarke's Estate, Rupertswood, SUNBURY, on THURSDAY, 26th FEB.Special trains will leave Newmarket and Kensington time of starting to begiven in future advertisements.The Committee would invite the healthy co-operation of the Residents in general,and invite any who desire to take an active part to attend the next meeting of whichdue notice will be given in the local and daily papers.….J. R.;ALLEN,Hon. Sec.'`North Melbourne Advertiser' (Vic. : 1873 - 1894) Saturday 20 August 1887`J R Allen noted as attending the UNION MEMORIAL CIURCH. anniversary services of preached last Sunday in the morning by the Rev. T. Elck, M A., and in theevening by the Rev. G. D. Buchanan, of East Melbourne'___________________________Lewis, M. Australian Architecture Index:`77502 Allard (sic), J R - Spencer Street West Melb Allard (sic), J R West Melbourne VIC City of Melbourne registration no 2010 [Burchett Index]. Fee 3.10.0 two 2-storey brick houses 1886 02 17'___________________________i-Heritage search results: Abstract of Building Identification Form (BIF)37 MILLER STREET WEST MELBOURNE 3003Heritage GradingsBuilding Grading Streetscape Level Laneway LevelC 2Conservation Study DetailsPrecinct Conservation Management PlanNorth and West Melbourne Heritage PrecinctConservation Study: Study and Date, StatusNorth and West Melbourne Conservation Study - Graeme Butler, no date AdoptedBuilding and History InformationArchitectural Style VictorianPeriod 1876-99 - VictorianConstruction DateSource for Construction Date NWMCSFirst Owner A dairy produce merchant of Little La Trobe Street Melbourne, James Allen, had these houses built as an investment in 1887. Before 1897 his tenants included Arthur Glassbow, Mrs. Sharp and Henry Oakey.Integrity GoodCondition FairOriginal Building TypeHistory Not AssessedDescription/Notable Features A two-storey stuccoed brick row house pair with cast-iron verandahs of two levels, iron fences and scrolled, arched-shape parapet entablatures with swags and the house names thereon. Ornament is relatively austere for the late construction date. Notable features include the fence and verandah.Statement of Significance Architecturally, a relatively late, near original example of a common type which contributes to a residential streetscape: of regional importance. Historically, another investment project, localised by its connection with a primary industry person: of local importance.Recommended Alterations Repaint in typical or original colours; replace urns/orbs as evidence suggests or as typical. Parapet urns (inappropriate - reinstate original design/sympathetic alternative)Other Comments Integrity - Parapet urns/orbs gone. Streetscape - Contributing and major part of a 19th century residential streetscape consisting of stuccoed row houses of similar form, but varying in scale___________________________HermesBIF 1991 no citation attached..City of Melbourne Rate BooksNorth and West Melbourne Conservation Study 19831887, 593- 4; 1889-90, 5871896-97, 586City of Melbourne Valuers Books1900, 593-4(Waterstrom)Jas Allen, owner, 37-39 BH 8 rooms, 15x100, ₤32Rob OldreineGeo Smith, x-out to Robert Jones railway employee1886, 591 (`2 new' written in margin), Jas Allen owner land 30x110 ₤15
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