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Allambie

Location

69 The Strand NEWPORT, Hobsons Bay City

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?

'Allambie', constructed c.1875, at 69 The Strand, Newport.

How is it Significant?

'Allambie' at 69 The Strand, Newport is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobson's Bay.

Why is it Significant?

Historically, it is it is one of a small number of surviving nineteenth century villas that illustrate the earliest phase of development of The Strand and is also notable for its strong associations with the locally important McChesney family. (AHC criteria A4, D2 and H1)

Aesthetically, it is a locally rare example of an Italianate styled villa with notable detail that is typical of this style. (AHC criteria B2 and E1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House