BOX HILL GARDENS FORMER RESIDENCES

 The site is considered to have a low-moderate archaeological potential for deposits of moderate local historical significance associated with early-mid 20th century residential and commercial occupation of the site. The site demonstrates continued residential occupation from the early 20th Century to the mid-late twentieth century, alongside small business operating from the northernmost residence. 

During the nineteenth century the site was predominately used for agriculture, with no identified development. By 1905 two of the three residences were built. The Box Hill Gardens were established around the residences in the 1920s, and by 1931 there were a total of three residences. Between 1945 and 1974 a newsagency operated from the northernmost residence. In 1975 the southernmost residence was demolished. By 2000 the remaining two residence were demolished. It appears that the rear yard of the residences may be disturbed by council excavations in 2011. The site comprises a series of former residences located at 717-731 Station Street, Box Hill, currently Box Hill Gardens. The location of the former residences is currently grassed with planted trees and a walking track.