House at 4 Ferguson Street
4 Ferguson Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
Private Survey Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The house, constructed in 1865, at 4 Ferguson Street, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The house at 4 Ferguson Street, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it is significant as part of a small group of houses that illustrate the early residential development in Ferguson Street before it became the main commercial centre of Williamstown from the late nineteenth century onwards. It is also significant for its associations with individuals who were employed in maritime pursuits such as John Battersby and James Deane, thereby evoking Williamstown's important role as the main port of Melbourne during the mid to late nineteenth century. (AHC criteria A4, B2 and H1)
Aesthetically, it is significant as a representative example of an early Victorian double fronted villa, which is notable for its relatively rare construction material and surviving external detailing. It is also an important part of the small group of Victorian houses at the eastern end of Ferguson Street. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)
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House at 4 Ferguson Street - Physical Description 1
This double fronted and verandahed house is constructed of random quarry-face basalt and has a slated simply hipped roof. Simple timber joinery includes slim double-hung window sashes, with dressed stone sills, and a four panel front door with top light. The initial simple hipped roof form appears to have been extended to form an M-hip, with the early room additions.
The fence has been replaced as well as the verandah floor and posts, the classical revival columns being probably from the inter-war period. The original verandah may have been an early addition.
House at 4 Ferguson Street - Integrity
External integrity and condition
Integrity - Moderate. Condition - Good.
House at 4 Ferguson Street - Physical Description 2
Context
The house is a contributory part of a surviving early residential group at the commencement of Williamstown's main commercial centre which is connected in period detail, materials, maritime history, siting and overall form.
House at 4 Ferguson Street - Historical Australian Themes
Making suburbs
House at 4 Ferguson Street - Physical Description 3
Associations
John Battersby, James Deane
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading: Local
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FORMER MORGUEVictorian Heritage Register H1512
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WILLIAMSTOWN PRIMARY SCHOOLVictorian Heritage Register H1639
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RESIDENCEVictorian Heritage Register H0487
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"1890"Yarra City
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"AMF Officers" ShedMoorabool Shire
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"AQUA PROFONDA" SIGN, FITZROY POOLVictorian Heritage Register H1687
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