52 Cole Street

The Adams house at 52 Cole Street, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Historically, it is significant as an early example of an investment building; the investor living within the bay trading area but outside of Williamstown. It demonstrates the significant development in Williamstown during the nineteenth century. (AHC criteria A4 and G1)

Aesthetically, it is significant as a relatively intact example of a traditional early simple cottage, which is notable for its apparently early use of ashlar boarding (possibly refaced) and unusual fretted details (presumed from a later date). It makes an important contribution to the historic residential streetscape of Cole Street. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House