2 Lewis Street
2 Lewis Street HAMILTON, Southern Grampians Shire
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Statement of Significance
SIGNIFICANCE: »One of the oldest buildings in Hamilton and apparently the oldest surviving in North Hamilton. Distinguished example of the Colonial style.
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
Bluestone cottage
2 Lewis Street
This building has local significance as an early bluestone cottage near the cemetery in North Hamilton, an area settled as early as the mid 1860s but even now only partially developed. ([i]) The cottage, believed to date from this period, stands on land originally owned by A McQueen, who purchased a number of blocks in the immediate vicinity, mainly in Section 26, Parish of Hamilton North. ([ii]) A search of the 1866 Hamilton Rate Book failed to confirm McQueen's ownership of a stone cottage, although another stone house in Lewis Street was located, owned by Michael Callaghan, farmer. ([iii]) The cottage betrays its very early date by its form, detailing and materials. The front door is close to Georgian in style and is rather grand for the size of the house. The twelve pane sash windows are all intact with much original glass. The simple architraves and quoins in contrasting stone are another sign of early construction. Apart from the changes to the verandah, the building is significantly intact and in excellent condition.
[i] Garden, Don, Hamilton, pp 80-81.
[ii] Parish of Hamilton North, H46(5), 1876-1896, (current until 1983)
[iii] Ibid.
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2 Lewis Street - Physical Description 1
MATERIALS:
Roof: »corrugated iron
Walls: »squared bluestone
Dressings: »sandstone
Plinth: »bluestone
Windows: »12 pane dhs
Paving: »concrete slabs
Other: »rough cast brick balustrade and timber verandah2 Lewis Street - Physical Description 2
NOTABLE FEATURES:» Front door and 12 pane double hung sash windows
2 Lewis Street - Integrity
INTEGRITY:E
CONDITION:G2 Lewis Street - Historical Australian Themes
ASSOCIATED HISTORIC THEMES
Early Settlement: North Hamilton
Primary Industry: FarmingHeritage Study and Grading
Southern Grampians - City of Hamilton Conservation Study
Author: Timothy Hubbard with Carlotta Kellaway & Michael Looker (plus Francis Punch)
Year: 1991
Grading: C
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