Residence
83 Prospect Road, NEWTOWN VIC 3220 - Property No 204164
Aphrasia Street Heritage Area
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Statement of Significance
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
1875 but apparently with major Edwardian additions in front and impressive chimneys. It is historically significant locally as a representatives emodiment of Edwardian life in Newtown but also demonstrating a changing sequence of architectural styles over time. Architecturally it is significant as a characteristic Edwardian house.
Reference
City of Newtown and Chilwell Rate Books.
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Residence - Physical Description 1
Description
A triple-fronted timber house appartently Edwardian, but actually built 35 years earlier. It has a complex hipped roof. The verandah is under this and returns to a gable at right. At front is a second hip at left side rear which the verandah posts appear to support. There are Venetian chimneys in dark brown brick with terra-cotta pots and a canted bay winow under the verandah at left front. The verandah posts are deeply turned. Entry is at centre of the left side. Upper gables are roughcast pattern pressed metal and timbered.
Heritage Study and Grading
Greater Geelong - Geelong Region Historic Buildings and Objects Study
Author: Allan Willingham
Year: 1986
Grading: CGreater Geelong - City of Newtown Urban Conservation Study
Author: Richard Peterson
Year: 1997
Grading: C
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FORMER GEELONG WOOL EXCHANGEVictorian Heritage Register H0622
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GEELONG TOWN HALLVictorian Heritage Register H0184
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IRON STOREVictorian Heritage Register H0742
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