Name: Cookes Butchery
Location: Corner Adelaide and Darling Streets, Wentworth
Use: Butchers Shop (Lyric Theater)
Constructed: 1890
Demolished: 0
Theme: Social Organisation and Recreation
Condition: Poor
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:

Recording Date: 13/12/1988

PHOTOGRAPHS:
Film Frame Nos:
9099/14