Nesca House

Item details


Name of item:	Nesca House
Type of item:	Built
Group/Collection:	Commercial
Category:	Commercial Office/Building
Primary address:	300 King Street, Newcastle, NSW 2300
Local govt. area:	Newcastle

All addresses

Street Address	Suburb/town	LGA	Parish	County	Type
300 King Street	Newcastle	Newcastle			Primary Address

Statement of significance:


	Architecturally siginificant 'moderne' building by Sodersteen, one of the recognised pioneers of rhe modern movement in Australia. , Important townscape element in context of Town Hall and Civic Park. National trust - a fine example of 1930's public office building.The interiors are of significance.
	Date significance updated: 29 Oct 12
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Description

Physical description:

Fine public office building of the 1930's. National Trust - a large international style administration building of distinction.The main facade has a central entrance marked by a 5 storey tower flanked by 4 storey high curved pylons and 3 storeyed office floors leading to later 5 storey additions at the rear. Of particular importance are the various managerial offices and suites on the upper floors which still retain theri 1930's authentic period carptes, furnishings and fittings.


Current use:	University

Listings

Heritage Listing	Listing Title	Listing Number	Gazette Date	Gazette Number	Gazette Page
Local Environmental Plan	Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012	I435	15 Jun 12	64
Heritage study

Study details

Title	Year	Number	Author	Inspected by	Guidelines used
Newcastle Heritage Study	1990	204	Unknown		Yes

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Data source


The information for this entry comes from the following source:
Name:	Local Government
Database number:	2170204
File number:	204

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