The Boys' Direct Supply Clothing Store, later part Tye & Co. Pty Ltd., 14-16 Market Lane, Melbourne
Graeme Butler and Associates01/07/1989
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The Boys' Direct Supply Clothing Store, later part Tye & Co. Pty Ltd., 14-16 Market Lane, Melbourne
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01/07/1989
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BIF-CITY 106434
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RESEARCH ADDED BY GRAEME BUTLER 2022:__________________________________________________DATE: 1921;ASSOCIATIONS: Dynon, John Trust; Benjamin, Vivian clothing manuf.DESIGNER: Hudson & Wardrop.GRAEME BUTLER 1989, LITTLE BOURKE STREET PRECINCT CONSERVATION STUDYStatement of SignificanceFactory-Warehouse14-16 Market LaneHistoryBuilt: 1920-1Shown on early plans as a vacant site adjoining a two-storey row, inhabited by Chinese (18-22), this building was designed in 1921 by Hudson & Wardrop for owner- occupier, William C. Tayler.1 However, soon after, curio dealer, Elias S. Raphael, owned this and (our adjoining buildings. 2 The A.S.A. Manufacturing Co. (knitted goods) were the first occupiers, joining their existing premises to the north.] The clothing manufacturing emphasis in the lane continued into the 1950s, with Vivian Benjamin and the Direct Supply Clothing Store being the main tenants. The furniture retailers, Tye & Co. P/L, assumed ownership before 1930 and eventually occupied the building as their dispatch department in the 1950s (see 102-108 Bourke Street and 93-7 Little Bourke Street), linked to the parent store by Star Lane. 4DescriptionAustere but typical of Hudson & Wardrop's design skill, the building relies on its plane red brick surfaces and their contrast with the slender, stylized brackets which extend down from the parapet capping.External IntegrityGround level has been replaced, (not insensitively), signs added and the bricks painted (side).StreetscapePart of brick warehouse vernacular of the precinct, with side lane on south pitcher-paved and basalt kerbed.SignificanceArchitecturally, a distinctive upper level (given the use) which reflects, historically, the emphasis on clothing manufacture in this lane.Contributes to precinct..NOTES1 DP18366.1921; RB1920,1712 ibid; RB1922, 1693 D19224 RB1930, 168: RB1950,167: D1955, D1961.GRAEME BUTLER 1985 MELBOURNE CENTRAL ACTIVITIES DISTRICT CONSERVATION STUDYBUILDING IDENTIFICATION FORM__________________________________________________GRAEME BUTLER 1989, LITTLE BOURKE STREET PRECINCT CONSERVATION STUDYBUILDING IDENTIFICATION FORM__________________________________________________VICTORIAN HERITAGE INVENTORY H7822-1535c.1880s vacant site adjoining two storey row inhabited by Chinese. Extant building built in 1920-21 for owner/occupier William C Taylor. First occupants ASA Manufacturing Co (knitted goods). Furniture Retailers Tye & Co., assumed ownership prior to 1930.__________________________________________________NEWSPAPERS (TROVE)1925https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/155673135City Firm Robbed.During Monday night the premises of Mr. A. Waxman, merchant, of 14-16 Market-lane, city, were broken into, a window at the rear being forced with a jemmy. Women's silk knitted jumpers valued at £31 were stolen..1926...Buy Your Boys' Suits Direct from the MakerThe Boys’ Direct Supply Clothing Store(Regd.)(VIVIAN BENJAMIN)14-16 MARKET LANE(Next 124 Bourke Street) MELBOURNEBetween Russell and Exhibition St.1927https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/171637142The Boys' Direct Supply Clothing Stores give a good service, and do away with the middleman's profit. They supply direct from their own workrooms, and make needed alterations in shortening knickers, sleeves, etc. The company is a boon to mothers. Its catalogue should be read by all interested. Caps, blazers, jerseys and hose are supplied by the company to many of the Christian Brothers' schools.. The workrooms are situated at 14-16 Market-lane, Melbourne, near Payne's, between Russell and Exhibition streets.1979The Greek Inn16-24 Market Lane, Telephone No. 663 1229WISHING ALL OUR CUSTOMERS A VERY MERRY XMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR.
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