House (rear)
25 Richardson Street (rear) BRUNSWICK, MORELAND CITY
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Statement of Significance
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House (rear) - Physical Description 1
The subject site includes a single storey Victorian style dwelling fronting Richardson Street as well as a rear extension fronting Marks Street. As the heritage nomination is for the rear extension only, this physical analysis focuses specifically on this element.
The rear extension is a two-storey painted brick structure with a garage and a wrap-around verandah. The garage includes two timber doors with four large diamond shaped features. On the left hand side of the garage is a single timber door with six panels, and to the right of the garage is a pair of double timber doors with four panels each. The balcony on the second floor overlooks Marks Street, and is complete with painted timber pillars, decorative steel balustrades and a trestle constructed of reused galvanised plumbing. The trestle houses a large grape vine. To the side of the extension is a small courtyard.
The extension is painted in the colours of the Greek national flag. This colour scheme, as well as the colour scheme which was seen in the film 'Death in Brunswick', are in keeping with the heritage values of the place. Both are symbolic of the Greek migrant community.
The rear of the dwelling is located on a cul-de-sac at the end of Marks Street. It is framed by mature melaleuca trees and early 20th century residences, and prominently visible as one enters the street from Victoria Street.
House (rear) - Integrity
- Repainting of the extension (since 'Death in Brunswick' was filmed in 1990)*
It is noted that the rear extension is itself an alteration and addition to the original residence fronting Richardson Street. Only alterations and additions to the rear extensionhas been included here, as it is the focus of the heritage nomination.An assessment shows that the rear extension has moderate integrity overall, as compared to the building shown in the film, owing to the intrusive paint schemeHouse (rear) - Physical Conditions
The rear extension appears to be in good condition overall, though there is some evidence of spalling to the concrete door step and corrosion to some reinforced brickwork.
Heritage Study and Grading
Moreland Heritage Nominations Study
Author: Extent Heritage
Year: 2022
Grading:
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COTTAGEVictorian Heritage Register H0594
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BRUNSWICK FIRE STATION AND FLATSVictorian Heritage Register H0916
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CHRIST CHURCHVictorian Heritage Register H0129
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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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"AQUA PROFONDA" SIGN, FITZROY POOLVictorian Heritage Register H1687
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'Aqua Profonda' sign wall sign, Fitzroy Swimming PoolYarra City H1687
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1 Campbell StreetYarra City
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