Erith

'Erith' at 95 Verdon Street, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Historically, it illustrates an important phase of residential development in Verdon Street during the late nineteenth century and has associations with locally notable persons such Henry Coombs and Captain Frederick Strickland. (AHC criteria A4, D2 and H1)

Aesthetically, it is a locally rare example of an elaborately detailed Italianate timber villa, which is notable for the unusual and valuable verandah decoration. It contributes to the historic character of Verdon Street. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House