Oak Park Reserve
26 Josephine Street, Oak Park VIC 3046 - Property No 53960
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Statement of Significance
The Oak Park Reserve, in Josephine Street, Oak Park.
How is it significant?
The Oak Park Reserve, in Josephine Street, Oak Park is of local historic significance to the City of Moreland. It is also possibly of State significance.
Why is it significant?
Of historic significance, as a remnant section, over 150 years old, of the rear garden of John Pascoe Fawkner's Belle Vue Park Estate, the site of his large and influential nursery dating from 1840 to 1855. Remnant trees on the site, including an oak, cypresses and peppercorn trees, have been estimated to date from Fawkner's residency. The park's close proximity to the site of the original homestead of which it was once part, and the visibility of the extended c.1880 homestead from the park, enhance Oak Park Reserve's ability to demonstrate this important part of Victoria's history. (AHC Criteria A.4 & H.1)
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Oak Park Reserve - Physical Description 1
A small suburban reserve containing a number of mature trees. The reserve is located at the summit of a hill, and adjoins the rear of the remnant site of the original 1840 homestead of Belle Vue Park, owned by John Pascoe Fawkner.
A number of mature trees including, most significantly, a Common Oak (Quercus robur) registered by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), and estimated to be 140 years old. Other trees on the site include two Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) and three Pepper Trees (Schinus molle var. areira), situated on a small knoll.
The site shows evidence of being used for driveway access to adjacent housing, including some concrete work and a crossover to the footpath and road.Oak Park Reserve - Physical Conditions
Good
Heritage Study and Grading
Moreland - Keeping Brunswick's heritage: A Report on the Review of the Brunswick Conservation Study
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 1990
Grading: LocalMoreland - City of Moreland Heritage Review
Author: Allen Lovell and Associates
Year: 1999
Grading:Moreland - Moreland City Council: Local Heritage Places Review
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 2004
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MOONEE PONDS CK 4Victorian Heritage Inventory
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OAK PARK (FORMER)Merri-bek City
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Belle Vue Park Stables (former)Merri-bek City
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