Wellwood Terrace - 6 Units

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

"Wellwood Terrace" of six two storey terrace houses with cast iron balcony verandahs and dichromatic brickwork was erected in 1887 for retired Goulburn Valley investor J. Wellwood. Upon his death, the executors completed the terrace adding two more units to that originally proposed. Joseph Watts, architect designed this terrace in a substantial boom style classicism mode typical of inner suburban Melbourne in the late 1880s, but rarely seen in Geelong, to meet the demand for comfortable houses close to the town centre. The situation and ornate cast iron verandah and palisade fence are notable features.

References

Brownhill, W. R. A History of Geelong and Corio Bay Wilke and Company, Melbourne, 1955 p. 360 for detailed description of "Wellwood Terrace" and construction history.

Geelong Advertiser - 1 February 1887-tender notice Joseph Watts advertises tenders for building of a terrace of four two storey brick dwellings and office buildings, Gheringhap Street, for J. Wellwood Esq.

Removed from City Fringe Heritage Overlay (HO1639)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House