Hanover Street Precinct
2-64 & 27-49 HANOVER STREET BRUNSWICK, MERRI-BEK CITY
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Statement of Significance
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Hanover Street Precinct - Physical Description 1
The Hanover Street Precinct spans the length of Hanover Street, Brunswick with a series one to two-storey residences fronting the street. The large majority of the structures were constructed in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century, comprising Victorian era and Edwardian era dwellings. These are generally grouped together in their styles, indicating periods of simultaneous development, with the Victorian era dwellings largely located north of Newman Street and the Edwardian era dwellings largely located south of Newman Street. These buildings are interspersed by some modest Interwar era timber residences, some late twentieth century brick dwellings, and two post 2000s contemporary dwellings. Two of the three late twentieth century sites have been subdivided to create three residential lots.
The contributory styles for the Hanover Street Precinct are the Victorian era and Edwardian era dwellings.
The key heritage characteristics of the Victorian era dwellings include a timber construction, hipped roofs lined with galvanised iron, face brick chimneys with chimney cowls, decorative timber mouldings to the eaves, iron lacework, bullnose or skillion awnings with timber awning posts, timber cladding to the front facade to appear like stone, timber picket fences, tessellated tile porches and timber joinery to windows and doors. The dwellings at No. 33-35 are also characteristic for their Boom-era style parapets. Some of the Victorian era dwellings have been modified with the replacement of roof sheeting, guttering, porch tiles and fences, and removal of iron lacework. In one instance (at No. 20) the building has enclosed with rough hewn brick skin. It is likely that the original timber remains intact behind the brick skin.
The key heritage characteristics of the Edwardian era dwellings include a timber construction, hipped roofs with front facing gable ends, face brick chimneys with chimney cowls, timber barge boards and gable ends detailed with scalloped timber, finials, timber window awnings, timber verandah posts and brackets, timber windows and doors, timber picket front fences, iron lacework to some dwellings, as well as pressed metal to gable ends (e.g. 49 Hanover Street). Some of the dwellings have been modified with the replacement of roof sheeting, guttering, porch tiles and fences.
As is expected for these types of dwellings, many have been extended to the rear with single-storey additions. On the most part, these are very sympathetic in that they are not visible or have been provided in a colour, materiality and scale which is appropriate for the character of the place. The most visually intrusive rear extension is at No. 54 Hanover Street, though it is not noted to have an adverse impact on the character of the place.
The streetscape setting is characterised by consistent building setbacks, native street trees, and a range of fence styles including metal loop, timber picket, brick and horizontal timber slat (at No. 17 which is modern).
On the most part, the dwellings have been well maintained and are in good condition.
Every dwelling has undergone some form of alteration over time, resulting in varying styles of front fences, some alternative awnings, and rear extensions. On an individual level many dwellings have high integrity while others have moderate integrity. As a group though, they have a high level of integrity due to their visual cohesiveness.Hanover Street Precinct - Physical Conditions
The dwellings have been well maintained and are in good condition.
Hanover Street Precinct - Integrity
Every dwelling has undergone some form of alteration over time, resulting in varying styles of front fences, some alternative awnings, and rear extensions. On an individual level many dwellings have high integrity while others have moderate integrity. As a group though, they have a high level of integrity due to their visual cohesiveness.
Heritage Study and Grading
Moreland Heritage Nominations Study
Author: Extent Heritage
Year: 2022
Grading:
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