House at 54 Electra Street
54 Electra Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
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Statement of Significance
The house, originally constructed (in part) c.1856 with later additions, at 54 Electra Street, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The house at 54 Electra Street, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it is significant as a house built in two stages that demonstrates the early development of Williamstown and the later prosperity associated with the port that led to the construction of grander residences. It is also significant for its associations with one of the original owners, James McIntyre, who was a founding member of the Melbourne Steamship Company. (AHC criteria A4 and H1)
Aesthetically, it is significant as a superior example of a Victorian Italianate villa, which contributes to the historic character of Electra Street. (AHC criteria E1)
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House at 54 Electra Street - Physical Description 1
The house at 54 Electra Street, Williamstown is a late example of a weatherboard Victorian Italianate villa, which may contain part of the original seven-roomed villa originally constructed c.1857. It is double-fronted, verandahed and bayed in plan with a slated M-hip roof, and cast iron ornament and structure supporting the ogee-profile verandah iron roof. There is a pergola, which appears to date from the 1920s.
A double palisade timber picket fence, with shepherds-crook posts, which appeared to date from the house's reconstruction and was still extant in 1990 has been replaced by a Edwardian-era reproduction.
House at 54 Electra Street - Integrity
External Integrity
Integrity - High. Condition - Good.
House at 54 Electra Street - Physical Description 2
Context
A contributory element in the historic Electra Street precinct that relates to adjacent early Victorian and Edwardian houses in materials, roof form, siting and period detail.
House at 54 Electra Street - Historical Australian Themes
Making Suburbs
House at 54 Electra Street - Physical Description 3
Associations
William Kerr, James McIntyre, James M Scott
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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RESIDENCEVictorian Heritage Register H0487
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