Washington Palm Tree Row
8 Florence Street WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH, Hobsons Bay City
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Statement of Significance
The Washington Palm Tree (Washingtonia Robusta) row, planted c.1916, at 8 Florence Street, Williamstown North.
How is it Significant?The Washington Palm row at 8 Florence Street, Williamstown North is of local historic, aesthetic and scientific (horticultural) significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, they are significant for their ability to illustrate Edwardian gardening fashions and are related to the date of construction of the house. (AHC criterion A4)
Aesthetically, they are significant as good mature examples of this species, which provides an appropriate and related setting for the Edwardian house. (AHC criterion E1)
Scientifically, they are horticulturally significant as rare mature examples of a group of this species in a private garden setting. (AHC criterion B2)
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Washington Palm Tree Row - Physical Description 1
Six mature Washington palms (Washingtonia Robusta) in a row along the west boundary of 8 Florence Street.
Washington Palm Tree Row - Integrity
Condition
Excellent.
Washington Palm Tree Row - Physical Description 2
Context
The trees are the most significant element of the garden of an Edwardian era weatherboard row house, which is situated among mainly Edwardian-era and inter-war detached house development.
Washington Palm Tree Row - Historical Australian Themes
Making Suburbs
Washington Palm Tree Row - Physical Description 3
Associations
George Higham
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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WILLIAMSTOWN CEMETERYVictorian Heritage Register H1837
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FORMER MANAGER'S RESIDENCE, NEWPORT RAILWAY WORKSHOPSVictorian Heritage Register H1840
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FORMER DEPUTY MANAGER'S RESIDENCE, NEWPORT RAILWAY WORKSHOPSVictorian Heritage Register H1839
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