Name/TitleSet of papers: Fenwick Bros. Shop & Store and Phoenix Clothing Factory, 347-349 King Street
About this objectStatement of heritage significance and associated research files for a three-storey brick and bluestone factory or shop located at 347-349 King Street, Melbourne.
The building was constructed for the Fenwick Brothers in 1859, and is associated with Orlando Fenwick, (b.1822-d.1897), a clothing importer and manufacturer, and former Melbourne councillor and Lord Mayor. Other associated identities include Henry Chambers and H.J. Langdon & Co.
Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H0801
Includes:
1 x black & white photograph showing rear of building, as viewed from Phoenix Lane. (attached)
1 x set of correspondence regarding planning applications and objections related to the property, and it's inclusion in the Historic buildings Council register. (c.1990)
1 x Royal Historical Society of Victoria submission to the Classification Committee of the Historic Buildings Council, 28 March 1990 regarding the site.
1 x Historic Buildings Preservation Council C.B.D Study - building information form for site, c.1976?
1 x facsimile of MMBW drainage plan for site
3 x handwritten notes on rate book entries for site
1 x hand drawn plan of site
2 x facsimile photocopies of MMBW plans for nearby sites
These items are part of the Butler Collection, a large archive of conservation studies, photographs and related reference material.
MakerButler, Graeme, 1947-
Maker RoleAuthor and compiler
Date Made1990
Period1990-2000
Place MadeMelbourne, Vic.
Subject and Association KeywordsHeritage and conservation studies
Subject and Association KeywordsConservation and restoration
Subject and Association KeywordsMelbourne (Vic. : City)
Subject and Association KeywordsArchitecture
Subject and Association KeywordsShops
Subject and Association KeywordsManufacturing industry
Subject and Association KeywordsKing Street (Melbourne, Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsHoddle Grid
Subject and Association KeywordsPhoenix Clothing Company
Named CollectionButler Collection
Credit LineDonated by Graeme Butler, 2023.
Object TypeDocument
Object numberRG03-44-099
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
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