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Clayton-Joel and Company factory, 13 Jeffcott Street, Melbourne

Butler, Graeme1985

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Butler, Graeme (Name details)

Date of work:

1985

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BIF-CITY 105103

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Item from Collection: Heritage Collection (HC)

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Graphic materialsTextual material

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Series: Central City (BIF-CITY)

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UnrestrictedOpen access.

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RESEARCH ADDED BY GRAEME BUTLER 2021:Period: EdwardianDATE: 1912;ASSOCIATIONS: Joel, William Clayton;DESIGNER: Joel, William Clayton?;BUILDER: Joel, William ClaytonIMAGE: 2015 https://flic.kr/p/2myzWcR.GRAEME BUTLER 2015-16. WEST MELBOURNE HERITAGE REVIEWStatement of SignificanceWhat is significant?This two storey brick factory remnant was erected for electrical engineer William Clayton-Joel, then of 120 King Street, West Melbourne in 1912. Clayton-Joel and Co, electrical engineers continued to occupy the building into the 1940s. The firm was active in promoting manufacture of electrical products in the Colony and early advanced technology.Contributory elements include:· two-storey red brick parapeted factory form, with twostreet elevations;· corbelled brick cornice detailing;· segmentally arched openings with lintels;· bullnose brick reveals to openings;· steel framed multi-pane glazing down lane façade,timber framed on main facade; and· corner site.This factory was redeveloped in 1996, removing much of the integrity to its history.How is it significant?The Clayton-Joel and Co factory is of historical significance to West Melbourne.Why is it significant?The Clayton-Joel and Co factory is significant.· Historically, as an Edwardian-era remnant of industrial development at the edge of the City inspired by new prosperity after Federation and revised trading circumstances; also for the long association withClayton, Joel and Co, electrical engineers who were active in promoting early use of electrically poweredmachinery and products in Victoria..GRAEME BUTLER 1985 MELBOURNE CENTRAL ACTIVITIES DISTRICT CONSERVATION STUDYBUILDING IDENTIFICATION FORM notes brick corbel at parapet__________________________________________________GRAEME BUTLER 2015-16. WEST MELBOURNE HERITAGE REVIEW:.Heritage Places Inventory June 201513-17 Graded D3.City of Melbourne online maps, 2015`2 storey brick Edwardian building. Refurbished 1996.'.Lewis, M. Australian Architecture Index:`77464 Joel, William Clayton - 120 King Street Joel, William Clayton West Melbourne VIC Factory 1912 08 24'.i-Heritagesearch results: Abstract of Building Identification Form (BIF)9 TO 17 JEFFCOTT STREET WEST MELBOURNE 3003Heritage GradingsBuilding Grading Streetscape Level Laneway LevelD 3Conservation Study DetailsPrecinct Conservation Management PlanConservation Study: Study and Date, StatusCentral Activities District Conservation Study - Graeme Butler, 1984 AdoptedBuilding and History InformationArchitectural StylePeriod 1900-15 - EdwardianConstruction DateSource for Construction DateArchitectBuilderFirst OwnerIntegrity FairCondition FairOriginal Building Type FactoryHistory Not AssessedDescription/Notable FeaturesNotable features include brick corbel at parapet.Statement of Significance Not AssessedRecommended AlterationsWindows blocked (inappropriate - reinstate original design or sympathetic alternative), bricks painted (inappropriate - remove by approved method), signs (inappropriate - remove or reinstate sympathetic alternative).(2001 image shows as existing ).HermesRecord 10007 Accessed 2015- 11-17 JEFFCOTT STREET WEST MELBOURNE, MELBOURNE CITYHeritage Inventory only: `Comments: 1 & 2 storey brick building1866 map shows building on site, fronting Jeffcott St. 1905 -one- and two-storey buildings on site.'Record 1000619 Jeffcott St- Heritage Victoria -Delisted Heritage Inventory site.City of Melbourne Planning register online search9-17 Jeffcott Street WEST MELBOURNE VIC 3003`Permit Number Description Date LodgedTP-2004-914 Part demolition and construction of alterations at ground floor level to the existing office building 7/09/2004TP-1995-603 Change of use from warehouse to offices 29/06/1995.'.National Library of AustraliaCatalogue entry:`Clayton-Joel & Co., electrical engineers : golden jubilee, 1889-1939.includes Electric welding -- Victoria -- History.Electrical engineering -- Victoria -- History.'.NEWSPAPERS (TROVE)`The Age' (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Thursday 9 March 1899`MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL PLANT.TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE.Sir, — We noticed in "The Age" of yesterday in the letter by the Hydraulic Power Company addressed to the City Council, and published, in your paper, that they stated they did not know of any electrical plant manufacturers. We would like to correct this, as at present we are manufacturing one 2 h.p. electric motor, and 8 h.p. electric motor, and 15 h.p. electric generator, one 40 h.p. electric generator; and these- are for firms who have had our manufactured electric plants working for several years. We have also sent plants to Now Zealand and South Australia.—Yours. &cW. CLAYTON-JOEL and Co.'`The Age' (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Thursday 21 November 1907`ELECTRICAL MACHINERY.TO SUB EDITOR OP THE AGE.Sir,— Several times recently we have read reports in your esteemed paper stating thatelectrical machinery could not be made here. We wish to say emphatically that electrical machinery can be manufactured here, and that we have for the last seventeen years manufactured same for all- purposes. What we require to build this industry up to a proper footing is a protective duty of not less than 25 per cent., as in the old Victorian tariff. A bonus given for articles made would not meet the difficulty, as prejudice (which is steadily- dying out) is yet so strong that we should not have a chance while the importers are allowed to bring in machinery under a ridiculous 10 per cent, duty, as at present proposed. Trusting that a more reasonable view of this important industry will be taken by our legislators. — Yours. &c..WM. CLAYTON-JOEL and Co.18th November.'`The Sydney Morning Herald' (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 9 August 1910`The Huddart Parker liner "Ulimaroa" is to have the Marconi wireless, apparatus installed almost immediately. The preliminary} work is now being carried out by Messrs Clayton Joel and Co- electricians. The vessel arrived on Saturday from New Zealand ports ...Up to the present no purely coastal steamer carries the system although the Makura of the Union line, which was engaged in Canadian Australian service and is now running between New Zealand Hobart and Melbourne has had wireless equipment for some time. The equipment ...in view of the early establishment of the shore stations by the Commonwealth Government.'.DIRECTORIES OF VICTORIA, MELBOURNE-SANDS AND KENNY, SANDS & MCDOUGALL1942CLAYTON-JOEL & CO11-17 Electrical EngineersSee our Special Announcement — Front ofDirectory — INDUSTRIAL BIOGRAPHIES.193511 Scott, Mrs Elizabeth13-17 Joel, Clayton & Co, electl engineers193011 Scott, Mrs Elizabeth13-17 Clayton, Joel & Co, electrical engineers192511 Scott, Mrs Elizabeth13-17 Clayton-Joel & Co. elect engnrs39-47 Service, Jas., & Co's bulk stores63 Keep Bros & Wood1915S SIDEOff 379 King st11 Scott, Mrs Ellebtb17 Coon, Mrs Lavinia13-17 Clayton-Joel, Sons- & Co. elect engnrs190411 Scott, Mrs Elizbtb17 Nylen, Henry E.McCoop, Mrs Lavinla19 Oastler A Montgomerle, aeratedwater mfrsMontgomerie's Brwry Co.City of Melbourne Valuers Books1915, 2112 Joel, William & Company (also have 11 Jeffcott store house? ₤40 ) B workshop 30x80 ₤40 x-out to ₤50

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City of Melbourne

Topics:

Central Activities District Conservation Study 1985Conservation studiesFederation/Edwardian styleParapetsCarsFactories

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Melbourne (Vic.)

Form/Genre:

Building Identification Forms (BIFs)

Record types:

Research and reports

Record number:

1211757