WILFORD TERRACE
137-151 CREMORNE STREET, CREMORNE, YARRA CITY
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Statement of Significance
Wilford Terrace, constructed c.1884, at 137-51 Cremorne Street, Cremorne is significant. It is a late Victorian era terrace row comprising eight houses constructed of bi-chromatic brick with bluestone foundations, a single undivided transverse gable roof and a continuous concave verandah (i.e., not penetrated by the brick wing walls), and projecting rear wings with skillion roofs. The verandah has a cast-iron frieze set within a timber frame with cast iron brackets. The parapet is composed of a moulded cornice framed by corbels at either end with stringcourse above the vernandah. There is a central triangular pediment with the name 'Wilford Terrace', which is flanked by consoles and surmounted by an acroterion. Originally there were orbs along the parapet, which marked the division between each house - only one (at the south end) survives intact today, but the bases of the others remain. The chimneys are rendered. Each house has a tripartite window with a bluestone sill and a panelled front door with top light.
The front fences and non-original alterations and additions are not significant.
How it is significant?
Wilford Terrace is of local historic and architectural significance to the City of Yarra.
Why it is significant?
Wilford Terrace is historically significant as tangible evidence of the large terrace rows constructed as speculative ventures during the 1880s land boom, which was characterised by higher density development as land values increased. It is associated with and demonstrates the significant amount of residential development in Cremorne, which mostly occurred during the late nineteenth century. (Criterion A)
Wilford Terrace is architecturally significant as an example of a Victorian terrace row constructed during the early 1880s. Typically, the decoration is more restrained that the terraces constructed during the late 1880s onwards. It is of note for the undivided main roof and continuous verandah that demonstrates the lack of fire protection that characterised many of the early terraces built in Richmond, which was not subject to the Melbourne Building Act of 1849. (Criterion D)
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WILFORD TERRACE - Physical Description 1
Wilford Terrace is a late Victorian era terrace row comprising eight houses. It is constructed of bi-chromatic brick with bluestone foundations and has a single undivided transverse gable roof and a continuous concave verandah (i.e., neither are penetrated by party walls), and rear wings with skillion roofs. The verandah has a cast-iron frieze set within a timber frame with cast iron brackets, typical of the 1870s onward. The parapet is composed of a moulded cornice framed by corbels at either end with stringcourse above the verandah. There is a central triangular pediment with the name 'Wilford Terrace', which is flanked by consoles and surmounted by an acroterion. Originally there were orbs along the parapet, which marked the division between the houses - only one (at the south end) survives intact today, but the bases of the other remain. The chimneys are rendered. Each house has a tripartite window with a bluestone sill and a panelled front door with top light.
The terrace appears to be in good condition and is relatively intact. Changes include:
. The replacement of the original slate roof with iron,
. The over-painting of the bricks,
. The removal of the chimneys to nos. 143 and 147,
. The removal/loss of decorative orbs along the parapet and some of the cast iron brackets.
The original picket fence shown in the early photo has been replaced. The existing fences are sympathetic with the exception of the high fence to no.137. The driveway to no.141 is inappropriate.
Heritage Study and Grading
Yarra - Heritage Gaps Study: Review of remaining 17 heritage precincts from the 2009 Gaps report
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 2013
Grading: LocalYarra - Heritage Gap Study
Author: Graeme Butler & Associates
Year: 2007
Grading: Contributory
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FORMER GRAND RANK CABMAN'S SHELTERVictorian Heritage Register H0849
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FORMER BRYANT & MAY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEXVictorian Heritage Register H0626
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PRIMARY SCHOOL NO. 2084Victorian Heritage Register H1634
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"1890"Yarra City
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"AMF Officers" ShedMoorabool Shire
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"AQUA PROFONDA" SIGN, FITZROY POOLVictorian Heritage Register H1687
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