Residence
102 Nicholas Street, NEWTOWN VIC 3220 - Property No 203232
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Statement of Significance
B Listed - Regional Significance
This residence completed in 1923 for Oscar R. Birdsey, manager, has regional historical importance as an example of the many Californian Bungalows built during the 1920s for affluent Newtown businessmen. It has regional architectural significance as a characteristic Californian Bungalow. Of particular interest are the cubist decoration of the eaves and the chevron patterned gable vents, which appear to be influenced by Walter Burley Griffin.
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Residence - Physical Description 1
DESCRIPTION An Lshaped, timber, Californian Bungalow, with gables facing each street and the verandah around the angle. This has a flat roof and exposed rafters. The Nicholas Street gable and less, the Stinton Avenue gable, have an unusual chevron decoration vent beneath a giant splayed cove, with cubist decoration below. The verandah is supported on massive masonry basework render ed, with a soldiercourse brick decorative capping. The windows are triple casements, the top sash is diamond leadlight. The roof is cement tile. The chevron decoration would appear to be influenced by Walter Burley Griffin. There is a picket fence with a corner gate on the splay.
Heritage Study and Grading
Greater Geelong - City of Newtown Urban Conservation Study
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 1991
Grading:
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THE HEIGHTSVictorian Heritage Register H0429
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SACRED HEART CONVENT AND COLLEGEVictorian Heritage Register H0555
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EYTHORNEVictorian Heritage Register H1130
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