86 to 90 Grainger Street
86 to 90 Grainger Street
HER Number
8985
District
Newcastle
Site Name
86 to 90 Grainger Street
Place
Newcastle
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
Class
Commercial
Site Type: Broad
Shop
Site Type: Specific
Shop
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
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*
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
424780
Northing
564210
Grid Reference
NZ424780564210
Sources
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historic Interest, 20/266