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House at 88 North Road

Location

88 North Road NEWPORT, Hobsons Bay City

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?

The house, constructed c.1940, at 88 North Road, Newport.

How is it Significant?

The house at 88 North Road, Newport is of local aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Why is it Significant?

Aesthetically, it is significant as a locally rare example of a house in the Moderne style, which is demonstrated by detailing including the projecting bay with curved walls and corner windows, the curved pediment above the porch, waterfall chimney and the roof concealed behind a parapet. It is complemented by a low brick fence. (AHC criteria B2 and E1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House