House at 46 Hanmer Street

Location

46 Hanmer Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City

Level

Incl in HO area contributory

Statement of Significance

` What is Significant?

The house, constructed c.1852-58, at 46 Hanmer Street, Williamstown.

How is it Significant?

The house at 46 Hanmer Street is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Why is it Significant?

Historically, it is significant as one of a small number of pre-1860 houses in Williamstown and the metropolitan area. It also has strong associations with early maritime and railway personalities, both evocative of the regional distinction achieved by Williamstown in this period. (AHC criteria A4 and H1)

Aesthetically, it is significant as a rare example of a very early timber house with distinctive early form and intact details. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House