House at 85 Mason Street
85 Mason Street NEWPORT, Hobsons Bay City
Newport Estate Residential Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The house, constructed in 1869, at 85 Mason Street, Newport.
How is it Significant?The house at 85 Mason Street, Newport is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it is significant as the oldest house in the Newport and Spotswood area and the only known example that dates from the earliest period of settlement prior to the speculative subdivision that occurred in the late nineteenth century. Its method of construction also demonstrates associations with the extensive stone quarrying in the area. (AHC criteria A4 and B2)
Aesthetically, it is significant as a rare example within the Newport and Spotswood area as an early Victorian cottage, which is distinguished by its stone construction and early form. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)
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House at 85 Mason Street - Physical Description 1
This house has a simple hipped roof, typical of early construction with shingle cladding. There is a rear addition, the walls are of rendered masonry (formerly face stonework), the chimney is an early form. The roof has new roof corrugated iron and the verandah has been altered.
House at 85 Mason Street - Integrity
External Condition
Fair
External Integrity
Moderate
House at 85 Mason Street - Physical Description 2
Context
This house stands out within this area because of its early date. The majority of surrounding housing dates from the Edwardian and inter-war era.
House at 85 Mason Street - Historical Australian Themes
Farming
House at 85 Mason Street - Physical Description 3
Associations
Edwin Williams, John Griffiths, William E Bamford, Michael Conway.
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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FORMER NEWPORT RAILWAY WORKSHOPSVictorian Heritage Register H1000
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Quarryman's House and TreesHobsons Bay City
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Newport Railway Workshops (Former)Hobsons Bay City H1000
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