"Grantham"

Designed by the notable architect Angus Laird, in 192021 for Wesley B. McCann, director of the Australian Cement Co., this reinforced concrete house has considerable state historical significance for its associations with the Geelong cement industry, which has been described as "tone of Australia's industrial giants".

The McCann family played a Key role in the development of this major Victorian industry. It has architectural significance at state level as an important and innovative design of consistent quality by Laird. The design combines geometric Cubist forms with Classicising elements. It has technical significance as an early concrete house. It appears to retain its original paint colours. Further significance is derived from the intact completeness of the setting, including the comparable fence, gates, garage, path and apparently original garden layout.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

Residence