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A Carlton block - Barry, Grattan, Berkeley, Pelham Streets

Conquest, Tony ( 1967)

In writing this report I have come to realise the urgent need for a change in attitude to architectural history. Two examples on the block and one in South Melbourne should illustrate this -Town Planning Which allows a factory (Meteor Press, Barry Street) to punch through and destroy the residential environment of a street of century old buildings facing a park whose charm lies in its spreading elms.135 Barry street, Carlton (before alteration 1960 by Douglas C. Shannon A.R.A.I.A.) was probably the most attractive house on the block - its fate is a grim reminder of the community’s attitude.20 Rhoden Street, North Melbourne, a terrace of 3houses was visited in order to compare its carriageway arch with that of 131-135 Barry Street, Carlton. It was found that verandah roofs of the 3 houses had been demolished and under construction of the 10’ depth from boundary to front wall of the houses were a substation, store and office respectively.