House at 22 Electra Street
22 Electra Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
Electra Street Heritage Precinct
Statement of Significance
The house, originally constructed in 1857-58 with later additions, at 22 Electra Street, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The house at 22 Electra Street, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it is in part, among the earliest group of houses in Williamstown and the earliest group of timber houses in Melbourne and demonstrates the early development of the suburb. It is also important for its association with the early maritime industry by its tenancies and Williamstown's noted photographer Andrew Rider. (AHC criteria A4 and H1)
Aesthetically, it is significant as an unusual mixture of early house forms that represent the diversity of approach to residential construction in the early Victorian period and contributes to the historic character of Electra Street. (AHC criteria E1)
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FORMER MORGUE
Victorian Heritage Register H1512 -
WILLIAMSTOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Victorian Heritage Register H1639
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RESIDENCE
Victorian Heritage Register H0487
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