House at 22 James Street
22 James Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
James Street Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The house, constructed by George Hunt in 1859, at 22 James Street, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The house at 22 James 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 pre-1860 dwellings in Williamstown, which demonstrate the early development of the city. As the basalt home of a stonecutter, it is also significant for its strong associations with the early stone and quarrying industry, which thrived in Williamstown during the nineteenth century. (AHC criteria A4, B2 and H1)
Aesthetically, it is significant as a superior example of an early simple symmetrical Victorian villa, which is notable for its dressed basalt masonry construction that demonstrates the skill of its original owner and presumed builder. It is an important element in the historic streetscape of James Street. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)
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House at 22 James Street - Physical Description 1
This is a double-fronted symmetrical Victorian villa with a simple hip roof, which is distinguished by the use of stone masonry rather than rubble and dressed architraves around openings, hence expressing the trade of its original owner. There are two stone chimneys in the side walls and a third at the rear.
Encaustic tiles (A later addition?) are used on the verandah and the verandah itself appears to have been reconstructed (evidence for reconstruction not sighted), albeit in a typical form for the house's period. The front picket fence is not original, but is related to the period of the house. Other external changes are minor and include the painting of the stone on the chimney and side walls.
House at 22 James Street - Integrity
External Integrity and condition
Integrity - High. Condition - Good.
House at 22 James Street - Physical Description 2
Context
One of two early basalt cottages in this street and contributes to the historic nineteenth century character of James Street.
House at 22 James Street - Historical Australian Themes
Making suburbs
House at 22 James Street - Physical Description 3
Associations
George Hunt, Thomas Linton.
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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"1890"Yarra City
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"AMF Officers" ShedMoorabool Shire
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"AQUA PROFONDA" SIGN, FITZROY POOLVictorian Heritage Register H1687
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