House at 11 James Street

The house at 11 James Street, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Historically, it is linked with the pilot, O'Neil, hence the house takes on indirect associations with Williamstown's prominence as Victoria's main port in this period. (AHC criteria A4 and G1)

Aesthetically, it is typical of early Victorian period houses in Williamstown with the characteristic early form and use of the local wall material but further distinguished by its fine verandah detailing and is a key element in a generally early residential streetscape. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House