Murphy House

Previously C Listed - Local Significance

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

Historically, probably linked with the first subdivision of this Crown Grant and the first allotment owner, John Murphy.

Architecturally, the house possesses (like 17 England Street) valuable timber details. Hence with is siting form and detailing, it is perceptibly old and contributes to this old residential domain. Although subsequently extended in c 1874-5, it still possesses an 1850's character and represents, like 39 Balliang Street, an era when Geelong householders extended their houses rather that replace them.

REFERENCES

RGO SN 5824

RGO, R-931

IBID

RB 1853, 433; RB 1852, 473

VB 1881, 523; RB 1885, 521; VB1895-6, 612

VB 1874, 517; VB 1870-1, 512; VB 1876, 514

Statistical Register

INV.V.11196, V.15/44

John Gleeson at Breakwater in the 1880's (GD 1882-3)

Confirmed by 1873 Search Plan SN 5824

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House