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House -'Uraidla', 2 Jones Street, ST ARNAUD

Location

2 Jones Street ST ARNAUD, NORTHERN GRAMPIANS SHIRE

Level

Recommended for Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

The house known as 'Uraidla' at 2 Jones Street, St. Arnaud, has significance as an example of the Federation style. Probably constructed in the very early 20th century, the house was built by a Mr. Ogburn, local dentist and the upper reaches of the dwelling appear to be in good condition when viewed from the street.

The house known as 'Uraidla' at 2 Jones Street are architecturally significant at a LOCAL level. It demonstrates some original design qualities of a Federation style. These qualities include (but may not be limited to) the complex roof forms with its steeply pitched gambrel roof, together with projecting minor gables at the front, side and on the diagonal at the corner. Other intact or appropriate qualities include the asymmetrical composition, single storey height, deep red painted galvanised corrugated steel roof cladding, two substantial, strapped brick chimneys, and the decorative gable ends (timber detailing and stuccoed finishes). Other intact or appropriate fabric is likely to be extant.

The house known as 'Uraidla' at 2 Jones Street is historically significant at a LOCAL level. It is associated with residential developments in St. Arnaud during the early 20th century, and particularly during the Federation period (until c.1915). In particular, this house has associations with a Mr. Ogburn, local dentist and original owner.

Overall, the house known as 'Uraidla' at 2 Jones Street is of LOCAL significance.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House