Williamstown Croquet Club Pavilion

Location

104 Victoria Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City

Level

Incl in HO area contributory

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?

The Williamstown Croquet Club pavilion, designed by Morsby & Coates and constructed in 1930, at 104 Victoria Street, Williamstown.

How is it Significant?

The Williamstown Croquet Club pavilion is of local historic, social and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Why is it Significant?

Historically, the Williamstown Croquet Club Pavilion illustrates the development of Victoria Street as a fashionable middle class enclave in Williamstown during the Interwar period. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)

Aesthetically, the Williamstown Croquet Club Pavilion is the most elegant and substantial sports clubhouse in Hobsons Bay and one of the few examples designed by an architect. It is a rare and fine example of a blend of Interwar styles, which contributes to the historic character of Victoria Street. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)

Group

Community Facilities

Category

Pavilion