Shops and Residence at 141-143 Nelson Place

The shops and residences at 141-43 Nelson Place, Williamstown are of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Historically, they demonstrate the development of Nelson Place during the latter part of the nineteenth century when it was the main commercial centre of Williamstown. They are also important for its associations with the locally prominent Henry Douch and No 141 is also of interest for its early use as a bank. (AHC criteria A4 and G1)

Aesthetically, they are an identifiably early and simply formulated design which is near original and possesses valuable details (shop fronts) and a rare carriageway. (AHC criteria B.2, E1 and F1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House