Quarryman's House - 'Clifton'
13 Champion Road WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH, Hobsons Bay City
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Statement of Significance
What is Significant?
'Clifton', constructed in 1881, at 13 Champion Road, Williamstown North.
How is it Significant?'Clifton' at 13 Champion Road, Williamstown North is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, 'Clifton' is significant for its strong associations with the important quarrying industry, which once thrived in this part of the City. One of the oldest houses in this part of North Williamstown, it demonstrates the earliest stage of development of this area. It is also of interest for its associations with the locally important Elsum family. (AHC criteria A4 and H1)
Aesthetically, 'Clifton' is significant as an intact example of an early Victorian cottage, which retains original detailing to the facade and verandah. (AHC criterion B2 and E1)
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Quarryman's House - 'Clifton' - Physical Description 1
The house at 13 Champion Road, North Williamstown is a weatherboard gabled roof Victorian cottage with rear skillion and simple sash windows. The verandah is ahipped convex form with timber posts and a cast-iron verandah frieze. The early date of the house is illustrated by its small scale and characteristic form that are distinctive for the location, which is opposite the Newport Railway Workshops and amongst later but related housing.
Quarryman's House - 'Clifton' - Physical Conditions
External Condition
Good
Quarryman's House - 'Clifton' - Integrity
External Integrity
High
Quarryman's House - 'Clifton' - Physical Description 2
Context
Set on flat land bounded by other later suburban development and near the massive Newport Railway Workshops.
Quarryman's House - 'Clifton' - Historical Australian Themes
Making Suburbs
Quarryman's House - 'Clifton' - Physical Description 3
Associations
WE White, Henry J Elsum, Clifton J Elliott
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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FORMER PRESBYTERIAN MANSEVictorian Heritage Register H0229
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WILLIAMSTOWN CEMETERYVictorian Heritage Register H1837
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FORMER MANAGER'S RESIDENCE, NEWPORT RAILWAY WORKSHOPSVictorian Heritage Register H1840
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