I think Union Street deserves a thread of its own simply on the basis that it was once a very attractive street. This is a drawing of #28 and #29 Union Street. It is a bold and elegant design by John Henry Chamberlain, built in 1857 as a shop and house. Mainly of white brick, but with coloured bricks for decoration and some Minton encaustic tiles. The front measured 50ft x 50 ft, depth of 95 ft. Each window measured 17 and 1/2 ft with a segmental arch designed to provide maximum display space. There were no wooden window dressings so it was regarded as fire-proof. I think it's a wonderful building, so uncharacteristic of the modern Union Street. Viv.