55 Cecil Street

The house is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Historically, it is significant as one of a small number of surviving pre-1860 residences in Williamstown and demonstrates the early development in the first two decades after settlement. It is also important for its strong associations with prominent early shopkeepers and Municipal representatives in the town. (AHC criteria A4 and H1)

Aesthetically, it is significant as a near original and now rare example of an early timber Victorian cottage, which possesses valuable early details such as the verandah valence. It contributes to the historic nineteenth century residential character of Cecil Street. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House