Williamstown Italian Social Club
30 Garden Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
Williamstown Beach Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The Williamstown Italian Social Club, constructed c.1950, at 30 Garden Street, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The Williamstown Italian Social Club is of local historic, social and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically and socially, it demonstrates the impact of migration upon Williamstown in the postwar period and is important for its associations with the Italian community over a long period of time. (AHC criteria A4, D2 and G1)
Aesthetically, it is a locally rare and intact example of postwar functionalist architecture. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)
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Williamstown Italian Social Club - Physical Description 1
The Williamstown Italian Social Club is constructed of brick in the postwar functionalist style. The building is notable for the bold composition and massing of its symmetrically composed and stepped facade. Fenestration is limited to three square windows in the central bay above the letters and two tall vertical windows in the flanking bays. The centrally located entrance is enclosed by wrought iron gates which feature the acronym of the club, that is also featured in letters attached to the facade above the doorway.
It is not known whether the present building was a conversion of the earlier buildings on this site or an entirely new building. Further investigation is required.
Williamstown Italian Social Club - Integrity
External Integrity and condition
Integrity - High. Condition - Good.
Williamstown Italian Social Club - Physical Description 2
Context
The building is related to the sporting field and pavilions within the Fearon Reserve on the opposite side of Garden Street.
Williamstown Italian Social Club - Historical Australian Themes
Making Suburbs, Forming clubs and associations
Williamstown Italian Social Club - Physical Description 3
Associations
Williamstown Italian Social Club, WH Gaunt?
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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RESIDENCEVictorian Heritage Register H0487
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FORMER PRESBYTERIAN MANSEVictorian Heritage Register H0229
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