House at 22 James Street

Location

22 James Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City

Level

Incl in HO area contributory

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?

The house, constructed by George Hunt in 1859, at 22 James Street, Williamstown.

How is it Significant?

The house at 22 James Street, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Why is it Significant?

Historically, it is significant as one of a small number of pre-1860 dwellings in Williamstown, which demonstrate the early development of the city. As the basalt home of a stonecutter, it is also significant for its strong associations with the early stone and quarrying industry, which thrived in Williamstown during the nineteenth century. (AHC criteria A4, B2 and H1)

Aesthetically, it is significant as a superior example of an early simple symmetrical Victorian villa, which is notable for its dressed basalt masonry construction that demonstrates the skill of its original owner and presumed builder. It is an important element in the historic streetscape of James Street. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House