ST MARTIN'S PRIVATE HOSPITAL (FORMER)
89 Cobb Street, PENSHURST VIC 3289 - Property No 0112
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Statement of Significance
The former St Martin's Private Hospital is located on Cobb Street, on the south side approximately 33m east of the intersection with Martin Street on the southern side of the township of Penshurst. The building is a single storey, double fronted timber house, which has been surfaced with artificial brick cladding in recent years. The building has been extended on both sides, with the addition of extra rooms, at various times in the 20th century. There has been no architect or builder associated with the building, and it is in good condition with a fair degree of integrity, due to the loss of the original verandah.
How is it significant?
St Martin's Private Hospital (former) is of contributory historical significance to the precinct of Penshurst.
Why is it significant?
St Martin's Private Hospital (former) is of historical significance because it provided medical support over several generations to the community of Penshurst and, in particular, it was the place where most people were born. It is of further historical significance for its association with Doctor Janet Paterson Watt, who served in the area for many years, and was unusual as a woman in her profession in the mid twentieth century (especially in a small community). The hospital is of further historical significance as it provides evidence of a past way of life, where private hospitals were housed in residential buildings.
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ST MARTIN'S PRIVATE HOSPITAL (FORMER) - Physical Conditions
The building is in good condition.
ST MARTIN'S PRIVATE HOSPITAL (FORMER) - Physical Description 1
The former St Martin's Private Hospital at 89 Cobb Street Penshurst is a single storey, double fronted timber house with a corrugated iron roof. The house has been surfaced with artificial brick cladding in recent years. The building has been extended on both sides, with the addition of extra rooms, at various times in the 20th century. An early 20th century photograph shows decorative timber work on the verandah and in the apex of the front gable, all of which has been removed.
ST MARTIN'S PRIVATE HOSPITAL (FORMER) - Historical Australian Themes
Theme 3: Developing local, regional and national economies
3.26 Providing Health Services
3.26.2Providing hospital servicesST MARTIN'S PRIVATE HOSPITAL (FORMER) - Usage/Former Usage
Residential
ST MARTIN'S PRIVATE HOSPITAL (FORMER) - Integrity
The building's integrity is only fair, with the loss of original decorative timber work, the false brick cladding, and the accretion of unsympathetic alterations during the 20th century.
ST MARTIN'S PRIVATE HOSPITAL (FORMER) - Physical Description 2
Sister McKechnie, nurse
Dr Janet Patterson Watt, medical practitioner
Sister O'Brien, nurseHeritage Study and Grading
Southern Grampians - Southern Grampians Shire Heritage Study
Author: Timothy Hubbard P/L, Annabel Neylon
Year: 2002
Grading:
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KOLOR HOMESTEADVictorian Heritage Register H0541
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PENSHURST PROTECTORATE SITEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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A. J. PAGE ELECTRICAL STORESouthern Grampians Shire
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"1890"Yarra City
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"AMF Officers" ShedMoorabool Shire
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"AQUA PROFONDA" SIGN, FITZROY POOLVictorian Heritage Register H1687
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'NORWAY'Boroondara City
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1 Mitchell StreetYarra City
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