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House (formerly Haworth residence)

Location

116 Tanner Street, BREAKWATER VIC 3219 - Property No 218460

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

B Listed - Regional Significance

STATEMENT OF SIGNFICANCE

The stucco rendered brick house with bluestone in 1869/70 for Geelong tannery proprietor, F. Haworth. This 9 room house, which ws built as a picturesque gothic villa, in a style popularised by architectural pattern books of teh mid 19th centrury, was designed by Geelong architect, William Grundy and is a notable example of his work. The former Haworth residence, was one of a number of substantial villas erected by the proprietors of the fellmongeries and tanneries established int he 1860s in the area.

Reference

National Trust of Australia (Victoria), File NO. 2794. 'Survey and Identification Data Form', 1976.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

Residence