House, 53 Cecil Street
53 Cecil Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
Cecil Street Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The house, constructed 1885, at 53 Cecil Street, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The house at 53 Cecil Street, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it is significant as a representative example of a speculative investment dwelling, which were constructed prior to the recession of the late 1890s. (AHC criteria A4 and H1)
Aesthetically, it is significant as a representative example of a Victorian villa, which is notable for less common elements such as the beaded boards and concave roof verandah. It contributes to the historic nineteenth century character of Cecil Street. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)
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House, 53 Cecil Street - Physical Description 1
A double-fronted, beaded weatherboard and hipped iron clad roof Italianate styled villa with a concave profile iron roof, timber post verandah and cast iron frieze. Broad shafted stuccoed and corniced chimneys are distinctive, whilst exceptional elements include the beaded edge boarding and concave verandah roof. The eaves bracketing and other general characteristics are typical of Victorian homes of this period. A sympathetic but later picket fence is at the frontage, while the concrete crossover and driveway is an unfortunate intrusion.
The house generally appears to be externally original with the exception of the fence and rain water plumbing.
House, 53 Cecil Street - Integrity
External Integrity and condition
Integrity - High. Condition - Good.
House, 53 Cecil Street - Physical Description 2
Context
The house contributes to the nineteenth century residential character of Cecil Street, relating to Nos. 29- 45, 55 and 65.
House, 53 Cecil Street - Historical Australian Themes
Making Suburbs
House, 53 Cecil Street - Physical Description 3
Associations
Henry McMasters, Captain Charles Burrell
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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