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HOUSES

Location

53-55 BAKER STREET, RICHMOND VIC 3121 - Property No 153490

File Number

Y2011:3314

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

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Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The houses at 53 & 55 Baker Street, Richmond are significant to the extent of the Edwardian fabric. The pair of brick (overpainted) houses share a common central wall and are Edwardian in style, with a projecting gambrel bay with elaborate lattice and fretwork to the verandah. The extraordinary chimneys are Voyseyesque, with flat tops and reverse ogee brackets.

Non-original alterations and additions to the houses are not significant.

How is it significant?
The houses at 53-55 Baker Street, Richmond are aesthetically and historically significant to the locality of Richmond and the City of Yarra.

Why is it significant?
The houses at 53-55 Baker Street, Richmond are architecturally and aesthetically significant (Criteria D & E):

. as a double-fronted, Edwardian pair, with an uncommon plan, extraordinary chimneys, and interesting timber detailing.

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