55 Cecil Street
55 Cecil Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
Cecil Street Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The house, constructed c.1853, at 55 Cecil Street, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The house is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it is significant as one of a small number of surviving pre-1860 residences in Williamstown and demonstrates the early development in the first two decades after settlement. It is also important for its strong associations with prominent early shopkeepers and Municipal representatives in the town. (AHC criteria A4 and H1)
Aesthetically, it is significant as a near original and now rare example of an early timber Victorian cottage, which possesses valuable early details such as the verandah valence. It contributes to the historic nineteenth century residential character of Cecil Street. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)
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55 Cecil Street - Physical Description 1
A double fronted weatherboarded hipped and iron clad roof Victorian house with a timber post verandah and gently radiused timber valence.
The verandah posts possibly had capitals and the present three panel door appears to be a replacement. The timber picket fence though sympathetic, is not original.55 Cecil Street - Integrity
External Integrity and condition
Integrity - Moderate. Condition - Good
55 Cecil Street - Physical Description 2
Context
The dwelling contributes to the nineteenth century residential character of Cecil Street, which also includes houses at 29-45 Cecil Street, and the adjoining 53 Cecil Street (q.v.).
55 Cecil Street - Historical Australian Themes
Making Suburbs
55 Cecil Street - Physical Description 3
Associations
John Watson, James Moxham, Thomas Mason and Benjamin Culley
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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FORMER MORGUEVictorian Heritage Register H1512
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WILLIAMSTOWN PRIMARY SCHOOLVictorian Heritage Register H1639
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TIME BALL TOWERVictorian Heritage Register H1649
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