House at 14 The Strand
14 The Strand WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
The Strand Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The house, formerly 'Craigdoon', constructed in 1876-77, at 14 The Strand, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The house at 14 The Strand, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it was the home of the locally important Murray family over a long period. (AHC criteria A4 and H1)
Aesthetically, it is a locally rare example of a two-storey row house form, which is notable for its early use of an ornamented gabled parapet and cast- iron ornament, which is uncommon to Williamstown. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)
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House at 14 The Strand - Physical Description 1
Two-storeyed and stuccoed, the house resembles at first glance a typical inner suburban Victorian row house. Earlier than most of this type in the metropolitan area, the use of cast-iron ornament and the gabled, parapeted form also distinguish it, particularly amongst its Williamstown contemporaries.
Edwardian row houses such as at 654 Canning Street, Carlton are more typically provided with gabled parapets and Jacobean pattern designs. Similar incised cement detail at this parapet and the surviving urns are further attributes.
The fence has been replaced and a visually dominant addition has been made to this house, covering the side wall and verandah end. The bluestone fence is not original.
House at 14 The Strand - Integrity
External Integrity and condition
Integrity - Moderate. Condition - Good.
House at 14 The Strand - Physical Description 2
Context
One of a number of typically detached villas from a wide date range along The Strand.
House at 14 The Strand - Historical Australian Themes
Making Suburbs
House at 14 The Strand - Physical Description 3
Associations
Peter Murray
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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