House at 97 Thompson Street
97 Thompson Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
Government Survey Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The house, constructed c.1860, at 97 Thompson Street, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The house at 97 Thompson Street, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobson's Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it is one of the oldest houses in this area, which demonstrates the early phase of development of the Government Survey precinct. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)
Aesthetically, it is an intact and rare example of a simple Victorian cottage that is notable for its stone construction and other original detailing. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)
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House at 97 Thompson Street - Physical Description 1
A single-storey, double-fronted detached symmetrical cottage with a hipped roof. Its walls are built of random coursed bluestone (now painted). There are two weatherboard additions at its rear and the front of the house is setback from the street by a small garden. Significant original elements include:
- The distinctive early cottage form
- Double-hung sash windows with two-pane sashes
- Bluestone chimney (repointed)
- Edwardian screen door
The cottage appears to be generally original except for external painting of the basalt walls.
House at 97 Thompson Street - Integrity
External Integrity
Integrity - High. Condition - Good.
House at 97 Thompson Street - Physical Description 2
Context
An isolated early building in a non-contributory setting.
House at 97 Thompson Street - Historical Australian Themes
Making Suburbs
House at 97 Thompson 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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FORMER MORGUEVictorian Heritage Register H1512
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WILLIAMSTOWN PRIMARY SCHOOLVictorian Heritage Register H1639
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TIME BALL TOWERVictorian Heritage Register H1649
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