Newcastle, Grainger Street, Nos. 86 to 90

HER Number:
8985

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Newcastle, Grainger Street, Nos. 86 to 90

Place:
Newcastle

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Commercial

Site Type: Broad:

Site Type: Specific:
Shop

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
Shops and houses, now shops. Circa 1837 probably by John Wardle for Richard Grainger. Sandstone ashlar; roof not visible. 4 storeys, 5 bays. Ground floor altered. Upper floors have giant Ionic Order of attached fluted pilasters; sashes in plain reveals, a few with glazing bars; second-floor entablature with prominent cornice. Top floor has panelled pilasters flanking sashes with glazing bars except in centre bay which is blind on all floors. Top cornice and blocking course with blocks above pilasters. LISTED GRADE 2*

Easting:
2478

Northing:
6421

Grid Reference:
NZ24786421

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historic Interest, 20/266