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Elm street tree avenue

Other Names

Listed as number 97 in Volume 6 Maribyrong Heritage Review pg. 1 , `Ulmus sp.'

Location

31-99 Cnr and 46-126 Ballarat Road, MAIDSTONE VIC 3012 - Property No 8404797008

File Number

21808

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

[1/1]
HO88 - Elm Street Tree Avenue,

Statement of Significance

This elm street tree avenue is significant to the City of Maribyrnong because:
- it is a relatively large remnant of the early 20th century street tree planting regime in the municipality (Criterion A4);
- it is a reflection of the renewed prosperity of the area after the 1890s depression (Criterion A4); and
- it is a remnant of early street tree planting which was once more widespread but has been severely reduced over time within the City (Criterion B2).

Australian Heritage Commission (AHC) criteria

The Australian Heritage Commission criteria consist of a set of eight criteria which cover social, aesthetic, scientific, and historic values. Each criterion has sub-criteria written specifically for cultural or natural values. The relevant criteria are:

A.4 demonstrates well the course and pattern of history, important historic events

B.2 rarity

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees