House at 115 North Road

The house at 115 North Road, Newport is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Historically, it is significant as one of the earliest houses in this area it is significant for its associations with the first phase of development in Newport associated with early speculative subdivision. It is also significant as part of a group of Victorian era buildings at the western end of North Road that demonstrates how early development occurred in proximity to the Newport Railway Station and for its associations with the early quarrying industry in this area. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)

Aesthetically, it is significant as an intact example of an early Victorian basalt cottage. The basalt construction material illustrates the early quarrying industries in this area. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House