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GARNET STREET PRECINCT

Other Name

Garnet Street Houses

Location

7-17 & 16 GARNET STREET, PRESTON VIC 3072

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

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Garnet Street precinct
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7 Garnet Street
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15 Garnet Street
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11 Garnet Street
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16 Garnet Street
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13-17 Garnet Street

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The Garnet Street precinct comprising the houses, constructed c.1890-1900 at 7-17 and 16 Garnet Street, Preston. The form, original external materials and detailing, and consistency of scale, siting and visual relationship of the houses contributes to the significance of the place.

Later, generally post-Second World War, additions and other buildings at the rear of the houses, and front fences are not significant.

How is it significant?
The Garnet Street Precinct is of local historic significance to Darebin City.

Why is it significant?
Historically, it is significant as evidence of the land speculation and localised first phase of suburban development achieved in South Preston by the end of the 19th century. It represents the small degree of successful development achieved during the land boom in Preston just before the economic crash of the 1890s. (Criterion A)

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