Shop and Residence (Former) at 28 Parker Street

The former shop and residence at 28 Parker Street, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Historically, it is significant as one of the earliest surviving shops in Williamstown and demonstrates the historic development of minor shopping centres adjacent to Nelson Place at a time when the port was the focus of the town. It is also significant as a rare example of an early building type, which was adaptable to both shop and house occupation. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)

Aesthetically, it is significant as a rare example of an early and generally original timber shop dwelling in a recognizable old built form and adjoined to similarly detailed buildings, which contributes to the historic character of Parker Street. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House