Shops and Residence at 141-143 Nelson Place
141-143 Nelson Place WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
Nelson Place Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The shops and residences, constructed in 1873, at 141-143 Nelson Place, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The shops and residences at 141-43 Nelson Place, Williamstown are of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, they demonstrate the development of Nelson Place during the latter part of the nineteenth century when it was the main commercial centre of Williamstown. They are also important for its associations with the locally prominent Henry Douch and No 141 is also of interest for its early use as a bank. (AHC criteria A4 and G1)
Aesthetically, they are an identifiably early and simply formulated design which is near original and possesses valuable details (shop fronts) and a rare carriageway. (AHC criteria B.2, E1 and F1)
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Shops and Residence at 141-143 Nelson Place - Physical Description 1
A two-storeyed parapeted and stuccoed shop and residence pair with symmetrical architraved fenestration, timber shop fronts and a covered carriageway to the north. The segment arched windows, string moulds and cornice lines match those of 145-147 Nelson Place (also a Douch property) (q.v.) as do the paired brackets, to the single pilaster at the south end, which support a block and a parapet urn above. Smooth stuccoing of the chimney shafts indicates an original face-brick form.
The street verandah has been removed.
Shops and Residence at 141-143 Nelson Place - Integrity
External Integrity and condition
Integrity - Moderate. Condition - Good.
Shops and Residence at 141-143 Nelson Place - Physical Description 2
Context
An identifiably early and contributory part of the Nelson Place precinct.
Shops and Residence at 141-143 Nelson Place - Historical Australian Themes
Developing local, regional and national economies, Marketing & retailing
Shops and Residence at 141-143 Nelson Place - Physical Description 3
Associations
Henry Douch, Michael Egan.
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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FORMER MORGUEVictorian Heritage Register H1512
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WILLIAMSTOWN PRIMARY SCHOOLVictorian Heritage Register H1639
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RESIDENCEVictorian Heritage Register H0487
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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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