STATION STREET SHOP AND DWELLING

The extant historic shop and dwelling constructed c.1908 to 1914, and any additional archaeological features and deposits that may be preserved within the property boundaries (506-507 Station Street, Carrum) that are associated primarily with the historic ownership and occupation of the land. 

The site is of historical and archaeological significance at a local level.

The site is historically significant as it: Demonstrates key historic phases of Carrum’s history – the sub-division of the former Carrum swamp lands; the development of the township of Carrum; and establishment and operation of commercial business (grocery, butchers) during the early-twentieth century; and Is historically associated with a number of early residents of the Township of Carrum including members of the Rigby family and Walter Black. 

The site has archaeological significance for its potential to contain historical archaeological features, deposits and artefacts associated with the use and occupation of the site as a commercial business (grocery and butcher) and domestic residence – primarily during the historic ownership and occupation of the land during the period c.1908 to c.1930.