House at 62 Electra Street
62 Electra Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
Electra Street Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The house, constructed c.1856-58, at 62 Electra Street, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The house at 62 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 one of a small number of surviving pre-1860 dwellings in Williamstown and demonstrates the early development associated with the port by its associations with the original owner, Alfred Branford. (AHC criteria A4 and G1)
Aesthetically, it is significant as an early example of a two-storey house built in a relatively uncommon material (basalt). It makes an important contribution to the historic character of Electra Street. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)
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House at 62 Electra Street - Physical Description 1
A two-storey, hip roofed house of quoined, quarry faced basalt masonry, symmetrical fenestration and a four-panel front door with top and side lights. Twin chimneys with slim cornice moulds are symmetrically placed within the roof-shape.
The front door has been replaced, a modern interpretive two-level verandah has been added to the front (Early plans indicated two bay windows with a small porch between), and attic rooms added to the roof (reputedly based on early photographs), which has been tiled. The original fence (presumed spade or arrow-head picket) has been replaced with an Edwardian-era reproduction picket fence.
House at 62 Electra Street - Integrity
External Integrity and condition
Integrity - Moderate. Condition - Good.House at 62 Electra Street - Physical Description 2
Context
One of a group of early Victorian and Edwardian period houses which share roof forms, materials, siting and period detail.House at 62 Electra Street - Historical Australian Themes
Making Suburbs
House at 62 Electra Street - Physical Description 3
Associations
Alfred George Branford, Mrs. Pontin, LH Le Plastrier
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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