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James McEwan and Company: cnr Elizabeth and Little Collins Streets, MELBOURNE

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Building Profile

Name : James McEwan and Company

Location

Address: cnr Elizabeth and Little Collins Streets
City: MELBOURNE

Postcode: 3000

James McEwan and Company was a landmark

Construction Details

Built: 1910~
Original use: Commercial
Current use: Not Used or Not Applicable

number of floors : 5

Built in the Edwardian period in the Romanesque style

Notable features

A mild manifestation of the American Romanesque style and part of a streetscape of romanesque and an important art noveau buildings from between 1890 and 1910. Classical Italianate treatment varying with each level and deep cornice, balustrade and attic level is noteworthy.

History

Architect:

This building has been destroyed (1960~)

The building was demolished to make way for a medium sized 1960s office tower.

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