St Elmo, Residence

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

This is a unique cottage reflecting the skill of the owner-builder and remaining in near original condition. It is one of Geelong West's finest buildings and has important historical association with the Arnott family of bricklayers.

It is of State significance.

POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS

GRPS

Historic Buildings Council register

National Estate Register

Should external restoration be considered the paint should be carefully removed from the front elevation and a front picket fence based on the original design be erected to replace the woven wire fence.

REFERENCES

Geelong Directories, 1854. 1858, 1866, 1897-8, 1904

Sands & McDougall Directories, 1920, 1928.

Verbal discussion with Ian Fox from the Social History Museum, Deakin University and the present owners John and Lorraine Rosenberg

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

Residence