HO184 - Wilkinson house, 20 Clyde Street, Diamond Creek

The property at 20 Clyde Street, Diamond Creek. The original form, materials and detailing of the residence and its setting contribute to the significance of the place.

How is it significant?

The property at 20 Clyde Street, Diamond Creek is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the Shire of Nillumbik.

Why is it significant?

The residence at 20 Clyde Street, Diamond Creek is historically significant as an early residence in the township of Diamond Creek, demonstrating its settlement as a township following the gold rush in the area. The building is of significance for its associations with the Ryan family who were early and prominent residents in Diamond Creek. The house was constructed in 1923 during the ownership of Albert and Ella (nee Ryan) Wilkinson after the site was sold to them by John Ryan, Ella's brother the two years previously. (Criteria A & H)

The residence at 34 Clyde Street is of aesthetic significance as a substantially intact California Bungalow demonstrating distinctive design features, which respond to its corner siting with views. These features are the return corner verandah and the corner bay window, both taking advantage of the views from the corner of Cowin and Clyde Streets. Original features that are representative of the California Bungalow style include the overall form with gable roofs, the half stucco and weatherboard exterior cladding, the timber framed windows with highlights and the shingles to the gable ends. (Criteria D & E)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House