The Strand Heritage Precinct

How is it Significant?

The Strand Heritage Precinct is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Historically, The Strand was established as a premier residential address in Williamstown by the late nineteenth century. It demonstrates the prosperity of Williamstown during the mid to late nineteenth century and, like the Esplanade, also illustrates the strong connection between the early residential development of Williamstown and maritime industries and pursuits. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)

Aesthetically, although later inappropriate development disrupts the complete expression of The Strand as a whole, the remaining small groups of often-substantial villas are significant for evoking the historic character that was once typical of the majority of this seaside boulevard. (AHC criterion E1)

On this basis, the following properties contribute to the significance of the precinct:

The Strand 4, 5, 8-9 (fence only), 10-14, 22, 24, 27, 28, 30, 53, 62, 63, 67-68, 69, 74, 75, 77 and 94.

Please note that some heritage places within this precinct may also have an individual citation in this Study.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

Residential Precinct