Port Phillip Stevedore Club Hall (Former)
23-25 Aitken Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
Government Survey Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The former Port Phillip Stevedore Club Hall, constructed in 1914-15, at 23-25 Aitken Street, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The former Port Phillip Stevedore Club Hall is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it is significant for its strong associations with the Port Phillip Stevedores Club and illustrates how the maritime industry continued to play an important role in the development of Williamstown despite the decline of the port in the latter half of the nineteenth century. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)
Aesthetically, it is significant as a well-executed example of classical architecture, which expresses the important role of the Port Phillip Stevedore's Association in the development of Williamstown. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)
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Port Phillip Stevedore Club Hall (Former) - Physical Description 1
The former Port Phillip Stevedore Club Hall is a single-storey, rendered brick late Victorian building with a parapeted corrugated galvanised steel roof. It has a classically derived facade of rusticated render divided into four bays by rendered Ionic pilasters, which is built to the street boundary. Other significant elements include:
-The three double-hung sash windows with leadlight
The leadlight sidelights to the front door (Note: doors not original)
-Pressed cement balustrade on parapet
-Raised rendered signage on north elevation (partially obscured) with the word 'Stevedore'.
Port Phillip Stevedore Club Hall (Former) - Integrity
Integrity - High. Front doors not original. Condition - Good.
Port Phillip Stevedore Club Hall (Former) - Physical Description 2
Context
An isolated building, surrounded by later unrelated industrial development, but in proximity to port areas.
Port Phillip Stevedore Club Hall (Former) - Historical Australian Themes
Developing local, regional and national economies; Shipping and port facilities
Port Phillip Stevedore Club Hall (Former) - Physical Description 3
Associations
Port Phillip Stevedores Association
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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