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Shire of Wentworth Heritage Survey

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ITEM NO: 4
ITEM NAME (Former Name): Cookes Butchery
LOCATION: Corner Adelaide and Darling Streets, Wentworth
USE (Former Uses): Butchers Shop (Lyric Theater)
CONSTRUCTION DATE: 1890
THEME: Social Organisation and Recreation
CONDITION: Poor
HERITAGE ENDORSEMENTS:

STATEMENT OF HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE

Architecture/Environment:
A series of three rectangular buildings clad with corrugated iron connected by a corner facade constructed of brick. An original awning that extended the length of the facade has been partially removed. The building exhibits four timber 4/4 double hung windows.

History:
Part of the building is currently used as a butchery. The vacant portion was previously utilised as a theatre. The building is an important component of the Shire’s social history.

Recommendation:
Upgrade facade, reinstate replica awning.

References:

Photographs: (Film/Frame Nos: 9099/14)

Cookes Butchery - 9099/14

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