Napier Hotel (Former)
52 Stevedore Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
Private Survey Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The Napier Hotel (Former), constructed in 1858, at 52 Stevedore Street, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The Napier Hotel (Former) at 52 Stevedore Street, Williamstown is of local historic, aesthetic and social significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it is significant for its associations with the earliest development of Williamstown as one of the oldest hotels and illustrates the first phase of commercial development that occurred in the Private Survey area to the north of Ferguson Street. It also has strong associations with James Moxham. (AHC criteria A4 and G1)
Aesthetically, it is significant as a near original early former hotel building in an advanced form for its construction date, which includes the early use of a parapet that only became common in later years. It is a prominent early landmark within Stevedore Street and forms part of an important group with the early shops on the opposite corner. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)
Socially, it is significant for its strong associations with the local community as a social centre and meeting place over a long period and demonstrates the importance of hotels in the early development of port communities like Williamstown. (AHC criterion G1)
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Napier Hotel (Former) - Physical Description 1
The Napier is a two-storey, parapeted stuccoed stone and brick former hotel, built to the building line with a splayed corner. Symmetrical six-pane sash fenestration exists on both elevations.
The corner entrance and top-light have been closed in and the Haslam Street door altered; the old section has been replaced by an unsympathetic addition.
Napier Hotel (Former) - Integrity
External Integrity
Integrity - Moderate. Condition - Fair.
Napier Hotel (Former) - Physical Description 2
Context
A prominent corner building, which relates to Nos. 46-48 opposite (q.v.) and the former Alfred Hotel at 92 Stevedore Street.
Napier Hotel (Former) - Historical Australian Themes
Developing local, regional and national economies, Lodging people
Napier Hotel (Former) - Physical Description 3
Associations
Thomas Dudley, James Moxham, Thomas Linton
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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