House at 37 Milford Street
37 Milford Street ALTONA, Hobsons Bay City
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Statement of Significance
The house, constructed in 1930, at 37 Milford Street, Newport.
How is it Significant?The house at 37 Milford Street, Newport is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it is significant as part of a precinct of interwar dwellings that demonstrate the growth of Newport during the interwar period and for its long association with the Boyd family, including David Boyd who presumably built (and possibly designed) the house. (AHC criteria A4 and G1)
Aesthetically, it is significant as an unusual example of the Californian Bungalow style, which is notable for its distinctive features and asymmetrical plan that are not found on other contemporary examples within the municipality. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)
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House at 37 Milford Street - Physical Description 1
This red brick Marseilles pattern tiled house is on a corner site, addressing the corner in a derived Californian Bungalow styling. The brick pier and pipe fence appear original. Distinctive elements include the window bays, the angled promontory siting, the complex hipped and gabled roof, and the extensive return verandah.
House at 37 Milford Street - Integrity
External Condition
Good
External Integrity
High
House at 37 Milford Street - Physical Description 2
Context
Set within a predominantly interwar housing estate to the north west of the Melbourne-Geelong railway.House at 37 Milford Street - Historical Australian Themes
Making suburbs
House at 37 Milford Street - Physical Description 3
Associations
Samuel Boyd, Lily Boyd, David Boyd
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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