Williamstown Advertiser Offices (Former)
205 Nelson Place WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
Nelson Place Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The former Williamstown Advertiser office, constructed between 1874 and 1888, at 205 Nelson Place, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The former Williamstown Advertiser office at 205 Nelson Place, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it demonstrates the important phase of development of Nelson Place during the nineteenth century when it was the principal commercial centre of Williamstown. It is also important for its associations with Alfred T Clark and as one of the early newspaper offices in the city. (AHC criteria A4, D2 and H1)
Aesthetically, it is notable for its skillful design and rich facade, which is remarkably original and contributes to the nineteenth century character of Nelson Place. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)
Note: Included on the Victorian Heritage Register as VHR H865.
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Williamstown Advertiser Offices (Former) - Physical Description 1
A parapeted, two storey stuccoed brick former offices and residences with a trabeated, three-bay facade consisting of bold rusticated pilasters between which arcaded or arched window openings are placed; the arcades resting on stylised, Ionic order columns. Parapet balustrading, a dentillated cornice and bracketed string moulding are bold horizontals for the trabeation, underscored by the foliated horizontal panels, tympanums and the celebrated frieze depicting Caxton. Draped parapet urns, deeply modelled five-panel door pairs and (presumably still under the present sign) the newspaper's name, in bas relief, add to the richnessof theboldly executed composition.
The parapet holds the date 'AD1874', which was the first year of the newspaper's publication.
Signage has been added, one covering the panel over the entry.
Williamstown Advertiser Offices (Former) - Integrity
External Integrity and condition
Integrity - High. Condition - Good.
Williamstown Advertiser Offices (Former) - Physical Description 2
Context
Contributes to the nineteenth century commercial streetscape of Nelson Place.
Williamstown Advertiser Offices (Former) - Historical Australian Themes
Working
Williamstown Advertiser Offices (Former) - Physical Description 3
Associations
AT Clark, Douglas Elder
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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