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Elm & plane street trees

Other Name

`Ulmus sp.', `Platanus orientalis'

Location

80-98 nr Stephen Street, YARRAVILLE VIC 3013 - Property No 4088002797

File Number

21697

Level

Incl in HO area indiv sig

[1/2]
HO157 (1) - Elm and Plane
[2/2]
HO157 (2) - Elm and Plane

Statement of Significance

These seven elm and plane street trees are significant to the City of Maribyrnong:
- as remnants of the early 20th century street tree planting regime, parallel with the renewed prosperity of the area in the Edwardian-era (Criterion A4); and
- as remnants of a street tree planting program which was once 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