Coles Store No 1, Smith Street, Collingwood (April 2006)

Digital InnovationsPreservation, Victoria

The former Coles No 1 store (at 172 Smith Street) now forms part of the massive re-development of Smith Street. Completion of the project will result in the restoration of the facade of the Coles Store. The terms of the permit issued by the City of Yarra state that a report by a “suitably qualified and experienced heritage architect” must …

Coles Store No 1, Smith Street, Collingwood (Winter 2005)

Digital InnovationsPreservation, Victoria

For some time, ADS has been involved with other community groups opposing a massive multi-storey re-development in inner suburban Smith St, Collingwood. If approved, it would result in the demolition of a significant building in the Art Deco style, the former Coles Store No 1. The Coles stores were a chain of low-price outlets across Australia, and the 172 Smith …

Main Hall, Northcote Town Hall, Northcote (Summer 2005)

Digital InnovationsPreservation, Victoria

ADS and the National Trust have been working with the City of Darebin to preserve the stage area in the wonderful room at the Northcote Town Hall designed by Harry Norris. Agreement has been reached that the stage will be split to enable access to the hall from the stage, and the wood panelling from the front of the stage …

Smith Street, Collingwood (Spring 2004)

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The Collingwood Action Group (CAG), supported by the City of Yarra, the National Trust, and ADS, is continuing its battle to preserve historic buildings in Smith St, Collingwood. A massive development would result in demolition of a number of buildings, including the Coles No 1 store updated to a design by Harry Norris. ADS has carried out research on other former Coles …