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Modern Building at 217- 219 Nelson Place
Location217-219 Nelson Place WILLIAMSTOWN, HOBSONS BAY CITY LevelIncl in HO area contributory |
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Statement of Significance
What is Significant?
The Modern Buildings, designed and constructed by John Garnsworthy in 1909, at 217-219 Nelson Place, Williamstown. The Modern Buildings at 217-219 Nelson Place, Williamstown are of local historic, aesthetic and technical significance to the City of Hobsons Bay. Historically, it was constructed for John Garnsworthy, one of Williamstown's more renowned builders and in an innovative fashion, which belies its speculative intent. (AHC criteria A4 and H1) Aesthetically, it is significant as an unusual neo-classic design in an uncommon material, which has been altered in detail but is a valuable contribution to the commercial streetscape. It includes features innovative for the time such as the large first floor balcony. (AHC criteria E1 and F1) Technically, it is significant as an early example of concrete construction and one of two examples by the same builder in Williamstown. (AHC criteria B2 and F1)
Group
Commercial
Category
Other - Commercial