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United Friendly Societies (UFS) Dispensary (Former)
Location35 Davies Street NEWPORT, Hobsons Bay City LevelIncl in HO area contributory |
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Statement of Significance
What is Significant?
The former United Friendly Societies Dispensary, designed by William Pitt and constructed in 1915, at 35 Davies Street, Newport. The former United Friendly Societies Dispensary at 35 Davies Street, Newport is of local historic, social and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay. Historically and socially, it is significant as the only known example of a Friendly Society Dispensary in Hobsons Bay and is therefore notable for its ability to illustrate the important role that these organisations played in the early development of the community. It also demonstrates the growth that occurred in the Newport area during the Edwardian and Interwar periods. (AHC criteria A4, B2 and G1) Aesthetically, it is significant as a notable example of Edwardian architecture by prominent Melbourne architect, William Pitt, which expresses its former role through the original integral signage. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)
Group
Commercial
Category
Other - Commercial