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'Monomeath' - Williamstown & Westbourne Grammar School
Location67-68 The Strand WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City LevelIncl in HO area contributory |
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Statement of Significance
What is Significant?
'Monomeath' (also known as Williamstown Grammar School), comprising the residence designed by W Bennett Hall and constructed by James Styles in 1888 and the former migrant hostel buildings constructed c.1951 by the Melbourne Harbour Trust, at 67-68 The Strand, Newport. 'Monomeath' at 67-68 The Strand, Newport is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay. Historically, it is significant for its strong associations as the home of the regionally prominent contractor, politician and engineer, James Styles. It is now one of a small number of surviving maritime villas constructed by important local people along The Strand during the nineteenth century when it was an important and fashionable address. It is also significant for its association with the Melbourne Harbour Trust and its use as a migrant hostel during the 1950s, which demonstrates the influence of postwar migration upon the municipality. (AHC criteria A4, B2 and H1) Aesthetically, the 1888 house is locally rare example of a near original richly decorated and successfully designed Victorian Italianate villa, which is enhanced by its elevated site and complemented by the cast iron palisade fence. It contributes to a small group of Victorian era villas in this part of The Strand. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)
Group
Education
Category
School - Private