House at 48 Kanowna Street
48 Kanowna Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
Government Survey Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
'Omega', constructed in 1864 for Robert Keig, at 48 Kanowna Street, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?'Omega' at 48 Kanowna Street, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it is significant for the strong association of the first owner with maritime pursuits, which distinguished the early development of Williamstown. (AHC criteria A4, D2 and H1)
Aesthetically, it is significant as a near original and early example of an uncommon nineteenth century two-storey timber dwelling, which is notable for the rare timber decorative detailing. It makes an important contribution to a small mid nineteenth century residential group. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)
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House at 48 Kanowna Street - Physical Description 1
A two storey, gabled timber boarded house, with a single level timber verandah, which has been sited at the building line. A slatted verandah balustrade (which may be original) also provides the fence whilst fretted quatrefoil and rolling pin shapes decorate the verandah bressumer. Elegant timber brackets span from where capitals may have been on the slender posts. Architraves are generally used and a turned finial survives at the gable.
The verandah roof and roof form is new and a rear addition has been constructed.
House at 48 Kanowna Street - Integrity
External Integrity and condition
Integrity - Moderate. Condition - Good.
House at 48 Kanowna Street - Physical Description 2
Context
Sited with other mid nineteenth century verandahed timber dwellings which achieve counterpoint for this house by their hipped roof form.
House at 48 Kanowna Street - Historical Australian Themes
Making Suburbs
House at 48 Kanowna Street - Physical Description 3
Associations
Robert Keig
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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TIME BALL TOWERVictorian Heritage Register H1649
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