Sisters of St Joseph Convent - 'Tulliallan'
16 Esplanade WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
Esplanade Residential Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The Sisters of St Joseph convent formerly known as 'Tulliallan', designed by JR Jones and constructed in 1889-90, at 16 Esplanade, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The Sisters St Joseph convent formerly known as 'Tulliallan' at 16 Esplanade, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it significant for its close associations with maritime aspects of Williamstown's history and is part of a notable precinct of maritime villas in the Esplanade with similar associations. It is also of interest for its long association with the Sisters of St Joseph. (AHC criteria A4, D2 and H1)
Aesthetically, it is significant as a near original and late example of an Italianate villa with some unusual details, which makes a significant contribution to the Esplanade precinct. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)
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Sisters of St Joseph Convent - 'Tulliallan' - Physical Description 1
A triple fronted, rough cast stuccoed (applied later?), iron verandahed Italianate villa which nevertheless possesses Medieval period details in the form of Gothic arched windows. Classical details include the eaves brackets and multi-coloured slate work to the hipped roof shapes; the plan being asymmetrical and bayed and the verandah extending down two facades. Unusual chimney tops reflect further Medieval influences. One intricate coloured glass window is evident.
Generally original except for missing verandah iron, applied rough-cast stucco and new (sympathetic) fence (refer Williamstown Illustrated 1904 which shows a capped fence possibly corrugated sheet iron or vertical softwood boards). A large and unrelated two storey wing has been added at the rear.
Sisters of St Joseph Convent - 'Tulliallan' - Integrity
External integrity and condition
Integrity - Moderate. Condition - Good
Sisters of St Joseph Convent - 'Tulliallan' - Physical Description 2
Context
A major corner element in a streetscape of similarly formed, styled and sited villas.
Sisters of St Joseph Convent - 'Tulliallan' - Historical Australian Themes
Making suburbs
Sisters of St Joseph Convent - 'Tulliallan' - Physical Description 3
Associations
Captain John Ogilvie, Captain James A Mitchell, Sisters of St Joseph
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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WILLIAMSTOWN PRIMARY SCHOOLVictorian Heritage Register H1639
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TIDE GAUGE HOUSEVictorian Heritage Register H1513
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FORMER ADVERTISER BUILDINGVictorian Heritage Register H0865
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