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Elms, street trees

Other Name

`Ulmus' sp.

Location

1 nr Fairlie Street, YARRAVILLE VIC 3013 - Property No 4030002400

File Number

2327

Level

Incl in HO area indiv sig

[1/1]
29091 Fairlie St 1 elms

Statement of Significance

These elm street trees are significant to the City of Maribyrnong:
- as remnants of the early 20th century street tree planting regime and the associated Edwardian era prosperity in the City (Criterion A4);
- as remnants of once widespread but now severely reduced street tree planting 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