History
289-291 Cuba Street Relocation Preparation - 8 July 2005
This building which is split to resemble two frontages, was built for James MacKay in 1900. Tenants over the years have included a fishmonger, grocer, butcher and dressmaker.
The architect was Thomas Turnbull and the design follows the common Italianate style of inner city commercial/residential buildings of the Edwardian period. This building is one of the plainest buildings to have been designed by Turnbull with the barest details which suggest the Italianate style.
The building maintains the pattern of a two-storied Edwardian shop with residence above and a veranda, which defines the character of Cuba Street.
289-291 Cuba Street New Foundations - 12 July 2005
New Location
The building will be relocated to the opposite side of Cuba Street, and north 15 metres. The building forms the southern side of the new Tonks Grove, and will be on the northern side of the relocated 272 Cuba St building.
New Address
270-272 Cuba Street.
New Colours
291 Cuba Street Relocation Preparation - 15 July 2005
Gull Grey
Nelson Red
Mahogany
Construction Update
July 2005 – New concrete foundations constructed
July 2005 – First half of the building (291) relocated across the street
August 2005 – Party wall constructed
August 2005 – Second half of building (289) relocated across the street
August 2005 – Restoration works commenced
April 2006 – Restoration works completed
