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Jackson Court
263 Nelson Place WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
Nelson Place Heritage Precinct

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Jackson Court, Hobsons Bay Heritage Study 2006
Jackson Court, Hobsons Bay Heritage Study 2006
Jackson Court, Hobsons Bay Heritage Study 2006
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Statement of Significance

What is Significant?

'Jackson Court', designed by Frederick Morsby and constructed in 1938, at 263 Nelson Place, Williamstown.

How is it Significant?

'Jackson Court' at 263 Nelson Place, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Why is it Significant?

Historically, it was one of the first apartment blocks to be constructed in Williamstown [H1]and demonstrates the historic and continuing desirability of the bayside areas of Williamstown as a location for residential development. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)

Aesthetically, it is a locally rare and notable example of Interwar Moderne architecture by the noted architect, Frederick Morsby. (AHC criteria B2 and E1)

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    • Physical Description 1

      Jackson Court - Physical Description 1

      'Jackson Court' is a complex of two-storey, red brick Interwar Moderne flats with hipped terracotta tiled roofs. The street facing flats are set back from the boundary by a small garden. Other significant original elements include:

      - Double-hung sash windows with horizontal glazing bars and concrete hoods

      - Curved rendered balconies with steel handrails

      - Woven steel front fence and gates

      - Red brick chimneys

      - 'Jackson Court' signage in decorative wrought iron lettering affixed to the building

      Integrity

      Jackson Court - Integrity

      External Integrity and condition

      Integrity - High. Condition - Good

      Physical Description 2

      Jackson Court - Physical Description 2

      Context

      Although of later date than surrounding buildings, 'Jackson Court' is related by its use to the other residential properties in Ferguson Street, Nelson Place and The Strand.

      Historical Australian Themes

      Jackson Court - Historical Australian Themes

      Making Suburbs

      Physical Description 3

      Jackson Court - Physical Description 3

      Associations

      Frederick Morsby.

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study

      Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
      Year: 2006
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