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Location16 Esplanade WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City LevelIncluded in Heritage Overlay |
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What is Significant?
The Sisters of St Joseph convent formerly known as 'Tulliallan', designed by JR Jones and constructed in 1889-90, at 16 Esplanade, Williamstown. The Sisters St Joseph convent formerly known as 'Tulliallan' at 16 Esplanade, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay. Historically, it significant for its close associations with maritime aspects of Williamstown's history and is part of a notable precinct of maritime villas in the Esplanade with similar associations. It is also of interest for its long association with the Sisters of St Joseph. (AHC criteria A4, D2 and H1) Aesthetically, it is significant as a near original and late example of an Italianate villa with some unusual details, which makes a significant contribution to the Esplanade precinct. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)
Religion
Convent/Nunnery