Commercial Building, 97 Uduc Road

Statement of Significance

• The place has historic value as an example of a commercial premises and an adjoining residence from the 1930s.

Physical Description

Two single storey units of traditional design now adapted to make one unit for the café. Both buildings are timber framed structures with fibro panel cladding and metal hipped roofs. The main section of the café is set back from the road and behind the adjoining unit and is Californian Bungalow styling with low verandah canopy, central gable in the verandah and supported on masonry columns and wall. The windows contain Art Deco inspired glazing in timber framed windows to the front elevation and metal framed openings to the side elevation. The front elevation also contains small paned leaded windows.

The adjoining unit has a timber framed façade with two sets of windows. A box awning projects over the pavement. Much of the building detail is obscured by the abutting neighbouring buildings.

There is a stone outbuilding to the rear.

History

This building was constructed in 1933 for Mr Vic Feazey as a residence and separate shop. The architect was Percy Harrison. A description in the local press described it as follows:

It will have a frontage of 70ft. And a similar depth. Modern business premises will comprise a shop (16ft. Square), with nickel framed plate-glass windows, tearooms (14ft. By 16ft.), tea lounge (26ft. By 10ft.), office (9ft by 6ft.), and a kitchen (14ft. By 19ft.). The residence will have a lounge and dining-room (24ft. By 16ft.), entrance hall (8ft. By 12ft.), best bedroom (15ft. By 16ft.), two other bedrooms (each 14ft. By 12ft.), bathroom (7ft. 6in. By 9ft. 6in.), and a cellar. The building, of bungalow design, will be constructed in jarrah, sheeted with wrought weatherboards on the outside and asbestos panelling. The interior will have fibrous plaster ceilings, and the whole of the interior walls will be panelled with Upson board. Windows and doors will be decorated with leadlights, and the whole premises will be fitted for electric lighting.

It was also noted in the press that there were 27 tenders supplied for this job and the lowest from Mr J. W. Purdy of £1,100 was accepted. The number of tenders is likely to be an indication of the lack of work available in this period which was still subject to the effects of the Depression.

The shop was owned and operated by Campbell & Co as a bakery and tea rooms from 1935 to the 1950s and by the Cooks from the 1950s to the 1980s.

Integrity/Authenticity

Moderate/ Moderate

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

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