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Tennyson Street

Other Name

Precinct

Location

19-31 TENNYSON STREET, MOONEE PONDS, MOONEE VALLEY CITY

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

[1/2]
25-31 Tennyon Street
[2/2]
19-23 Tennyson Street

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The Tennyson Street precinct, which comprises a small group of houses constructed c.1890 to c.1910 at 19-31 Tennyson Street, Moonee Ponds is significant. All of the houses within the precinct are Contributory. The following buildings and features contribute to the significance of the place:

- The original form, single storey scale, detached siting and detailing of the Contributory houses.
- The extent to which development in one key period before and after 1900 is apparent.
- The low front fences, which allow views to the front and side elevations of the houses.
- The relatively high intactness ofthe majority ofthe houses when viewed from the street.

Non-original alterations and additions to the Contributory houses are not significant.

How is it significant?
The Tennyson Street precinct is of local aesthetic significance to the City of Moonee Valley.

Why is it significant?
Aesthetically, the precinct is significant as a cohesive and visually harmonious group of Victorian and Edwardian houses, which are related in scale, form and detailing and are enhanced by the hillside setting and elevated house sites. (Criteria D & E)

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