"Newtown Brae"
13 Stephen Street, NEWTOWN VIC 3220 - Property No 205195
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Statement of Significance
B Listed - Regional Significance
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
'Newtown Brae' originally known as 'Woolmera' is a distinguished work of conservation Colac architect Alexander Hamilton, in a style derived from Italianate architectural traditions and which was consistently engaged for Hamilton's Western District homesteads. The original house of pre-1851, now merged with the 1885 additions, has been notable connection with important early Geelong settler Joseph Lewis. The ornamental iron verandah is a distinctive feature. James Alexander a retired Scottish pastoralist who erected the 1885 additions lived in this house for only 2 years until his death in 1887.
RECOMMENDATIONS: PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Geelong Regional Commission Register.
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Heritage Study and Grading
Greater Geelong - Geelong Region Historic Buildings and Objects Study
Author: Allan Willingham
Year: 1986
Grading:
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THE HEIGHTSVictorian Heritage Register H0429
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FORMER SHEARERS ARMS HOTELVictorian Heritage Register H0661
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SACRED HEART CONVENT AND COLLEGEVictorian Heritage Register H0555
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