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| DC Field | Value | Language |
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| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-06-10T21:17:13Z | - |
| dc.date.available | 2019-06-10T21:17:13Z | - |
| dc.date.copyright | 2006 | en |
| dc.date.issued | 2006 | en |
| dc.identifier.govdoc | 8753 | en |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://heritagensw.intersearch.com.au/heritagenswjspui/handle/1/1807 | - |
| dc.description | "March 2006" | en |
| dc.publisher | Design 5 Architects, | en |
| dc.subject | Historic sites - interpretive programs. | en |
| dc.subject | Historic buildings - Conservation and restoration - New South Wales - Sydney | en |
| dc.subject | Stores, Retail - New South Wales - Sydney. | en |
| dc.title | 413-421 George Street, Sydney (Former Nock & Kirby building) : interpretation strategy / prepared for Telado Pty Limited by Design 5 architects. | en |
| dc.type | Report | en |
| dc.publisher.place | Chippendale | en |
| dc.identifier.callnumber | Q 725.21 NOK | en |
| dc.identifier.barcode | H07892 | en |
| dc.extent | 19 p. | en |
| dc.identifier.collectionname | Report | en |
| dc.description.ocr | Here is the extracted text with a summary and the full text: **Summary** The report discusses the history and structure of 413-421 George Street, Sydney. The site has undergone multiple developments since its construction in the 1860s, including the addition of new buildings, renovations, and excavations. The current building was extensively refurbished in 1927 with the addition of a new facade and basement. The report provides background information on the structure's evolution, including details about the demolition process. The structure above the basement up to Level 4 on the northern part of the building dates from 1899 work, while the southern part of the site was excavated to its present level in 1926-27. The whole structure was extensively refurbished and added to in 1927 with the addition of a new facade. The report provides background information for the early works package, including details about the demolition process and evidence relating to the structure's evolution and use during this time. **Full Text** 1. Background This brief report summarises the evolution of the site and the structure itself. It is to accompany the documentation for the early works and is intended to assist in understanding the structure and assist with the demolition phase of the works. This report has been written by Alan Croker of Design 5 -Architects, the author of the 2003 Conservation Management Plan for the site and much of the information in this report has been drawn from this document. Information on the various levels has been taken from the 1926 drawings and from recent surveys. Copies of these are held at the office of Design 5 -Architects. The whole site is listed as a Heritage Item on the City of Sydney Heritage LEP. 2. Evolution of Site 413-421 George Street, Sydney, presently comprises an amalgam of three previously existing buildings. The attached diagram showing the evolution of buildings on the site explains the sequence of construction. Prior to construction of the existing buildings, the site supported a number of small nineteenth century townhouses, most with ground floor shops. It is likely that many of these had basements. However, it is unlikely that these extended beyond 9ft (2.7m) below the adjacent street level. It is possible that part of the stonework at basement level along the George St boundary dates from this period. Some of these houses may also have had wells, but to date, no documentation has been found which indicates these. The first of the larger non-residential buildings on the site was the construction of Lassetter's first ironmongery store in 1862-63. This building occupied the southern half of the site and was built with a basement, with part of it extending down to the present level, approximately 11ft (3.3m) below George Street. In 1926-27, the whole of this southern part of the site was excavated to this depth. The southern and eastern boundary walls at basement level date from this period. The northern part of the site comprises two earlier buildings. The western building c.1880 was constructed with a basement approximately 16ft (4.9m) below York Street (equal to 2.5m below George Street). The eastern building (1899) was constructed with a basement to the same level as the southern part of the site, 3.3m below George Street. In 1926-27, the whole of the northern part of the site was re-structured at basement level with a large part of it excavated a further 4ft (1.2m) for the large loading dock area. 3. Description of the Existing Structure 1862-63 Lassetter's original store This building comprised a cast iron and timber structure with basement. The whole of the internal structure, except for the basement and the south wall, was removed in 1927. 1880 Lassetter's York St addition Exact details of this building are unknown but the existing structure in this north-east part of the site up to approximately Level 3 but excluding the basement, may be the remains of this structure. Its construction is typical of late nineteenth century hardwood framed warehouse construction. The basement level was completely reconfigured in 1927. Main features of the surviving 1880s structure are: hardwood columns with stop chamfered comers hardwood beams, checked out to receive joists. Many of these have been salvaged from an earlier structure. Cast iron column caps in two parts providing seating for both beams and columns above pine joists pine or hardwood flooring Lassetter's northern addition The present basement structure in this northern part of the building was entirely replaced in 1927, except for the perimeter walls. These perimeter walls date mostly from 1899 and include evidence of pavement lights in the basement wall along George Street. The structure above the basement up to 'and including Level 4 on this northern part of the building but excluding the George St elevation all dates from this 1899 work. It includes the Level 4 work over the 1880s section. This part of the building was of timber construction but more refined than a warehouse as it was part of the main showroom area. The work included the upgrade and part reconfiguration of the 1880s building to the west. A central atrium was formed which also had a timber stair. This atrium was closed over at each level and the stair entirely removed in 1927. Main features of the surviving 1899 structure are: hardwood columns with finely finished stop chamfered comers and other detail decoration hardwood beams, checked out to receive joists. Many of these have been salvaged from an earlier structure, probably a warehouse Cast iron column caps with shaped corbel brackets providing seating for both beams and columns above pine joists pine or hardwood flooring 4. The Demolition Works The demolition of the whole building, including the basement areas will be monitored by the conservation architect, and evidence relating to its evolution and use, noted and photographed during the process. 5. 413 -412 GEORGE ST BUILDING EVOLUTION DIAGRAMS (NOT TO SCALE) 1862 ONLY SOUTHWALL& BASEMENT REMAINS IN 2002 1899 NE CORNER (BASEMENT NOT KNOWN) LEVELS3&4 GEORGE & YORK ST FACADES 1880 ADDITION RE-CONFIGURED 413 - 421 George Street c.1880 NWCORNER EXTENT OF REMAINING STRUCTURE UNCERTAIN 1927 LEVELS5&6 GEORGESTFACADE BASEMENT NORTH HALF LEVELS G, 1,2. 3 & 4 (SlH 112 ) INTERNALLY (EXCEPT SlH WALL) Diagrams showing the evolution of the present structures on the site, based on documents and site investigations Design 5 -Architects ----------..... 413421 GEORGE STREET -EARLY WORKS PACKAGE Design 5 -Architects Ply Ltd BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON STRUCTURE page 4 of 4 | en |
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