FORMER HOPE STREET DWELLING

The Former Hope Street Dwelling is the location of an early 20th century residence, with subsurface deposits likely to exist at the site, including potential cesspit/closet deposits.

The Former Hope Street Dwelling is of local historical and archaeological significance.

The Former Hope Street Dwelling was constructed by 1908 and was likely built in the late 19th century. Archaeological investigation of the former dwelling has the potential to confirm the initial construction and occupation dates. Archaeological investigation would also help inform who used the former dwelling. There is a moderate to moderate/high potential for archaeological features and/or deposits do be present in relation to the dwelling. Insight gained has the potential to add to our understanding of people or families who resided in Brunswick during the late and early 20th centuries. 

This site relates to the historical themes 02 Peopling Victoria’s Places and Landscapes, 06 Building Towns, Cities, and the Garden State, and 08 Building Community Life.