Caledonian Inn (Former)
77 Cole Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
Government Survey Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
What is Significant?
The former Caledonian Inn, constructed c.1859, at 77 Cole Street, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The former Caledonian Inn at 77 Cole Street, Williamstown is of local historic, social and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it is significant as one of the oldest surviving hotels in Williamstown and is one of a number scattered throughout the otherwise residential area of the Government Survey precinct, which illustrates the proliferation of hotels prior to the introduction of stricter licensing controls in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)
Aesthetically, although the facade has been defaced, it is significant as a rare example of a single storey hotel that retains some notable early detailing such as the bluestone sidewalls and one early chimney. (AHC criteria B2 and E1)
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Caledonian Inn (Former) - Physical Description 1
The former Caledonian Inn is a single storey building built to the property line. The facade has been completely defaced, however, the original bluestone construction can clearly be seen in the exposed side walls. Other original or early features include the hipped roof and at least one chimney.
Caledonian Inn (Former) - Integrity
External Integrity and condition
Integrity - Low to Moderate. Condition - Fair.
Caledonian Inn (Former) - Physical Description 2
Context
Adjacent to almost contemporary two storey bluestone houses at Nos. 75-77 in a predominantly residential area.
Caledonian Inn (Former) - Historical Australian Themes
Building settlements, towns and cities; Development of community services and utilities.
Caledonian Inn (Former) - Physical Description 3
Associations
Victoria Brewery Company
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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