160 Cecil Street

The house at 160 Cecil Street, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Historically, it demonstrates the significant development of Williamstown associated with the growth of the port during the mid nineteenth century and is also notable for its strong associations with William Pearson. (AHC criteria A4, D2 and H1)

Aesthetically, it is significant as an intact and locally rare example of a two storey Victorian Italianate terrace house form constructed in brick, which retains original detail including an early front fence. The quality of the dwelling expresses the social importance of William Pearson at the time it was constructed. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House