House at 19 Esplanade

Location

19 Esplanade WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?

The house, constructed 1885-86, at 19 Esplanade, Williamstown.

How is it Significant?

The house at 19 Esplanade, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Why is it Significant?

Historically, it is significant for its strong associations with the locally important Clark family and is part of a group of dwellings in the Esplanade whose original owners were associated with the early maritime industry in Williamstown that distinguishes this suburb in the metropolitan area. (AHC criteria A4, D2 and G1)

Aesthetically, it is significant as a locally rare example of a generally original Italianate villa, which contributes to the historic character of the Esplanade precinct. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House