WARR PARK
43A De Carle Street, Brunswick VIC 3056 - Property No 17547
De Carle Street & Bishop Street
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Statement of Significance
Warr Park, 43A De Carle Street, Brunswick.
How is it Significant?
Warr Park is of local historical significance to the City of Moreland.
Why is it Significant?
Warr Park is of local historical significance as an early park in the Brunswick area formed specifically for the needs of the local people, rather than from the filling of an old quarry site. It features a number of large trees from the early part of its development, which contribute significantly to the amenity of the local neighborhood. (AHC Criterion A.4)
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WARR PARK - Physical Description 1
A suburban park surrounded by housing. It is named after Brunswick City Mayor Benjamin Warr. The park was established in 1910 and originally called North Park. It was the second park established in the Brunswick area specifically for the needs of the local people, rather than as the by-product of quarry filling operations.
Remnant Fabric (Man Made):A number of gravel paths wind through the park. It is not known if their alignment has historic precedent. A brick electricity transfer station is located at the northeast corner of the park. It has been painted green and features a tiled, gabled roof. A bluestone structure is located to the northwest boundary of the park, and appears to be of more recent origin.
Remnant Fabric (Vegetation):
Older vegetation is located in the northern section of the park, and features mature Elm (Ulmus procera), Desert Ash (Fraxinus oxycarpa) and Common Oak (Quercus robur). An extensive Golden Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Aureum') hedge is located on the north and west boundaries. A number of native trees and shrubs have been introduced to the park.
Potential Threats: Further introduction of inappropriate plant species within the park, eroding its heritage value. Failure to replace senescent trees with the same species. Further introduction of inappropriately detailed and poorly sited construction works, such as the playground.Heritage Study and Grading
Moreland - City of Moreland Heritage Review
Author: Allen Lovell and Associates
Year: 1999
Grading: Local
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BRUNSWICK FIRE STATION AND FLATSVictorian Heritage Register H0916
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FORMER MELVILLES GRAIN STOREVictorian Heritage Register H0705
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THE AMERICAN COTTAGEVictorian Heritage Register H0139
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