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HOUSE

Location

9 Gooch Street THORNBURY, Darebin City

File Number

Darebin Database #356

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

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City of Darebin Heritage
[2/2]
City of Darebin Heritage

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The cottage at 9 Gooch Street, Thornbury, built in 1888 by the builder, William Barnett, as a speculative venture and subsequently transformed during the Post Federation period.

How is it significant?
The cottage at 9 Gooch Street, Thornbury is aesthetically significant to Darebin City.

Why is it significant?
It is aesthetically significant (Criterion E) as a highly individual cottage as a consequence of the Post Federation works which demonstrate Art Nouveaux influence and emerging Californian Bungalow forms in a picturesque and richly detailed manner. Contributory elements include the asymmetrical verandah form with gable treatment and fretted ornamentation as well as the extensive use offish scale shingles.

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