House, 43 Aitken Street

The house at 43 Aitken Street, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Historically, it is significant as perhaps the earliest surviving building in Williamstown and possibly the earliest surviving timber house in the metropolitan area. It is therefore highly important in illustrating the early development of Williamstown, particularly the early role of minor streets for residential use connected with an adjacent commercial centre. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)

Aesthetically, it is significant as an unusual early and almost complete building form, clad with an early and relatively rare material type (wide boards) and among the earliest surviving timber buildings in the State. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House