8 September 2025
The Shawcross building on Brunswick Street sure stands out ! It’s big bold and very Arts & Crafts, and rather early for that influence since it was built in 1902, when half-timbered Edwardian was all the rage. Described as ‘an imposing looking structure’ in the Fitzroy City Press, it was built by cycling enthusiast J D Shawcross as a shop and warehouse for his Greyhound brand of bicycles. The architect may have been J Edmond Burke.
It was put up for sale early last year, and @austinmaynardarchitects designed alterations and addition about the same time, I’d prefer nothing looms up behind that sign. My photos 2014,15.
Storey of Melbourne 