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Stella Maris (Former)
Location129-135 South Gippsland Highway,TOORADIN, Casey City LevelIncluded in Heritage Overlay |
Statement of Significance
What is significant?
'Stella Maris' (Former), comprising the building constructed in 1924 and the three Canary Island Palms, at 129-135 South Gippsland Highway, Tooradin.
How is it significant?
'Stella Maris' (Former) is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Casey.
Why is it significant?
Historically, it is significant for its associations with the development of Tooradin as a tourist resort during the interwar period, which was facilitated by better road access to the area. It also has associations with local identity James D Singleton. It is symbolic of the town's long-term role in tourism of various kinds, from the hunting parties of Lyall in the mid nineteenth century to the fishing parties of this century.(AHC criteria A4, D2 and H1)
Aesthetically, the three Canary Island Palms are significant as fine specimens, which are local landmarks. (AHC criterion E1)
Group
Residential buildings (private)
Category
House