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HOUSE (LA REEQUE OR LA ROCQUE)
Location82 BRUCE STREET,, PRESTON VIC 3072 LevelIncluded in Heritage Overlay |
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Statement of Significance
What is significant? Later alterations and additions to the house, outbuildings, the cast iron and bluestone palisade fence and the driveway are not significant. How is it significant? Why is it significant?
The late Victorian house, constructed c.1890, at 82 Bruce Street, Preston is significant. The form, original external detailing and materials and siting of the house contribute to its significance.
The house at 82 Bruce Street, Preston is of local historic significance to Darebin City.
Historically, the house is significant as tangible evidence of the small degree of suburban development achieved in the rural areas of Preston during the late 19th century land boom, but prior to the economic crash of the 1890s. This house is particularly significant as an illustration of the extent to which speculative subdivision occurred in areas that were remote from transport and services. (Criterion A)
Group
Residential buildings (private)
Category
Residence