House at 11 James Street
11 James Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
James Street Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The house, constructed in 1858-59, at 11 James Street, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The house at 11 James Street, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it is linked with the pilot, O'Neil, hence the house takes on indirect associations with Williamstown's prominence as Victoria's main port in this period. (AHC criteria A4 and G1)
Aesthetically, it is typical of early Victorian period houses in Williamstown with the characteristic early form and use of the local wall material but further distinguished by its fine verandah detailing and is a key element in a generally early residential streetscape. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)
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House at 11 James Street - Physical Description 1
The random basalt masonry, a simple hipped and slated roof and the double- fronted symmetry of this house are relatively common in Williamstown, however, the concave-roofed verandah, its fine timber arches and panelled supports are uncommon on a state-wide basis. Six pane window sashes, ogee spouting and a four panel door are less spectacular but contemporary aspects of the house.
The verandah tracery frieze has been removed and a new picket fence has replaced an earlier square top picket fence identified by the 1986 Study, which may have been a modified version of the original.
House at 11 James Street - Integrity
External Integrity and condition
Integrity - Moderate. Condition - Good
House at 11 James Street - Physical Description 2
Context
One of two early basalt houses in this street and contributes to the historic nineteenth century character of James Street.
House at 11 James Street - Historical Australian Themes
Making suburbs
House at 11 James Street - Physical Description 3
Associations
William Henry O'Neil, James Moxham
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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"AQUA PROFONDA" SIGN, FITZROY POOLVictorian Heritage Register H1687
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