House at 89 Melbourne Road
89 Melbourne Road WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
Government Survey Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The house, constructed c.1875 at 89 Melbourne Road, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The house at 89 Melbourne Road, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it illustrates the development of Williamstown during the nineteenth century when it was the main port of Melbourne. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)
Aesthetically, it is a superior example of a weatherboard Victorian villa, which is notable for it's near original condition and unusual detail to the verandah. (AHC criteria B2 and E1)
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House at 89 Melbourne Road - Physical Description 1
The house at 89 Melbourne Road, Williamstown is a single-storey, detached, double-fronted timber Victorian villa with a hipped corrugated galvanised steel roof. It is set back from the street boundary by a garden. Other significant or original elements include:
- Form
- The verandah with concave profile roof, cast iron frieze and paired posts.
- Double-hung sash windows with architraves
- Architrave on entrance door
- Chimney on south side
The verandah floor has been replaced with a concrete slab.
House at 89 Melbourne Road - Integrity
External Integrity and condition
Integrity - Moderate. Condition - Fair.
House at 89 Melbourne Road - Physical Description 2
Context
One of a small number of surviving Victorian era residences in this part of Melbourne Road.
House at 89 Melbourne Road - Historical Australian Themes
Making Suburbs
House at 89 Melbourne Road - Physical Description 3
Associations
George Bevis
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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