Shop and Residence (Former) at 28 Parker Street
28 Parker Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
Government Survey Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The former shop and residence, constructed c.1856, at 28 Parker Street, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The former shop and residence at 28 Parker Street, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it is significant as one of the earliest surviving shops in Williamstown and demonstrates the historic development of minor shopping centres adjacent to Nelson Place at a time when the port was the focus of the town. It is also significant as a rare example of an early building type, which was adaptable to both shop and house occupation. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)
Aesthetically, it is significant as a rare example of an early and generally original timber shop dwelling in a recognizable old built form and adjoined to similarly detailed buildings, which contributes to the historic character of Parker Street. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)
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Shop and Residence (Former) at 28 Parker Street - Physical Description 1
Perhaps in the mould of early shop-residences, this timber boarded, double fronted building has deep architraved windows (show windows) with six-pane sashes, and a four-panel door with toplight. The simply transverse-gabled roof has been extended in a shallow skillion at the rear, as shown by 'new' boarding at the side.
Appears to have been refurbished but its basic, simple form is compatible with its probable age; only details such as rainwater plumbing have been altered from the old form.
Shop and Residence (Former) at 28 Parker Street - Integrity
External Integrity and condition
- Integrity - Moderate.
- Condition - Good.
Shop and Residence (Former) at 28 Parker Street - Physical Description 2
Context
One of an old timber group which includes 32-30 Parker Street (q.v.), and which has always been isolated in the streetscape.
Shop and Residence (Former) at 28 Parker Street - Historical Australian Themes
Making Suburbs
Shop and Residence (Former) at 28 Parker Street - Physical Description 3
Associations
Unknown
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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