160 Cecil Street
160 Cecil Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
Cecil Street Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The house, designed by Michael Egan and constructed in 1875, at 160 Cecil Street, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The house at 160 Cecil Street, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it demonstrates the significant development of Williamstown associated with the growth of the port during the mid nineteenth century and is also notable for its strong associations with William Pearson. (AHC criteria A4, D2 and H1)
Aesthetically, it is significant as an intact and locally rare example of a two storey Victorian Italianate terrace house form constructed in brick, which retains original detail including an early front fence. The quality of the dwelling expresses the social importance of William Pearson at the time it was constructed. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)
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160 Cecil Street - Physical Description 1
The house at 160 Cecil Street, Williamstown is a two storey Victorian Italianate terrace house constructed in brick in the Italianate style. Notable or original details include:
-The rich decoration, typical of the Italianate style including the parapet (complete with urns), cast iron posts, frieze and balustrade to the verandah.
-Three double hung windows to the upper facade, and the tripartite window and front door with sidelights to the lower facade.
-The early cast iron palisade fence.
160 Cecil Street - Integrity
External Integrity and condition
Integrity - High. Condition - Good.
160 Cecil Street - Physical Description 2
Context This house contributes to the historic nineteenth century character of Cecil Street.
160 Cecil Street - Historical Australian Themes
Making suburbs
160 Cecil Street - Physical Description 3
Associations William Pearson, Michael Egan
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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