217 Cressy Street, Deniliquin

This is 217 Cressy Street, Deniliquin currently occupied by Kevin Cole Real Estate. It is a substantial deco building and I suspect it may have been an office for the wheat board or a similar agricultural body. I say this because there are two circular plaques on the facade that include stylised wheat sheaths in their design.

The building also has two large decorated pieces flanking the steps to the front door. I can only guess at their purpose. On an American building I would suggest they were the base of some form of lights but they aren't that common on Australian buildings. Perhaps they are just for decoration.