House at 127 North Road
127 North Road NEWPORT, Hobsons Bay City
Private Survey Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The house, constructed in 1891, at 127 North Road, Newport.
How is it Significant?The house at 127 North Road, Newport is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it is significant as an illustration of the speculative development that occurred in Newport during the latter part of the nineteenth century, just prior to the 1890s depression. It is part of a surviving group of nineteenth century era buildings in North Road that illustrate how early development occurred in proximity to the Newport railway station. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)
Aesthetically, it is significant as a locally rare example of a two storey Italianate residence with notable detailing including the arcaded loggia, which contributes to the historic character of a group of nineteenth century buildings at the western end of North Road. (AHC criteria B2 and E1)
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House at 127 North Road - Physical Description 1
The house at 127 North Road, Newport is a two-storey, detached symmetrical rendered brick Victorian villa with a terrace form and arcaded loggia at ground floor (altered). Its side elevation is face brick. The house is built to the street boundary. Significant or original elements include:
- The distinctive terrace form
- Classically derived rendered pilasters, string courses and cornice
- Three double-hung sash windows at first floor level
- Remnants of painted signage on east elevation
House at 127 North Road - Integrity
External Integrity and condition
Integrity - Moderate. The loggia appears to have been altered and its fence and gate appear to be recent.
Condition - Good.
House at 127 North Road - Physical Description 2
Context
One of a group of Victorian-era buildings in this part of North Road, which includes the altered shops and residences at Nos. 123, 125, 129 and 131 that are situated within an area that is otherwise characterised by later development.
House at 127 North Road - Historical Australian Themes
Making Suburbs
House at 127 North Road - Physical Description 3
Associations
Henry Walter Davidson, Margaret Davidson and Hugh Morgan.
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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FORMER NEWPORT RAILWAY WORKSHOPSVictorian Heritage Register H1000
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GREENWICH PIERVictorian Heritage Inventory
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OLD YARRA RIVER COURSE STONE EMBANKMENTSVictorian Heritage Inventory
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