Residence
181 Yarra Street, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No 219336
City South Residential Heritage Area
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Statement of Significance
C Listed - Local Significance
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE:
181 Yarra Street has architectural significance at a local level. It is a typical example of Federation style residence with a high degree of integrity. The building retains itsw characteristic siting and form, as well as a number of notable details including a Federation style return timber verandah. Art Nouveau curvilinear fretwork and a timber fence and hedge
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Residence - Physical Description 1
DESCRIPTION:
181 Yarra Street is an unusual Federation style residence with a high degree of integrity. The building is a detached, single storey structure and features a prominent front gable protruding from a steep hip roof. The asymmetrical timber facade has notable windows with thin outer architraves and a aside entrance with a lead light glass door. A federation style rerun timber verandah with circular posts, wall shingles on the valance, and Art Nouveau curvilinear fretwork provide the decoration. Other details include timber brackets , and a half timbered effect in the gable. Red brick chimneys with rendered mouldings protrude from the roof. The timber framed wire fence with a substantial hedge enhances the presentation of the houses in the streetscape.
Heritage Study and Grading
Greater Geelong - Geelong Region Historic Buildings and Objects Study Volume 2
Author: Allan Willingham
Year: 1986
Grading: CGreater Geelong - Geelong City Urban Conservation Study, Volumes 2-5
Author: Graeme Butler
Year: 1991
Grading: CGreater Geelong - Geelong City Urban Conservation Study Volume 1
Author: Graeme Butler
Year: 1993
Grading: CGreater Geelong - Geelong City Urban Conservation Study, Volume 4(a)
Author: Helen Lardner
Year: 1995
Grading: C
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FORMER SCOTTISH CHIEFS HOTELVictorian Heritage Register H0662
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GEELONG TOWN HALLVictorian Heritage Register H0184
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ANZ BANKVictorian Heritage Register H0191
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