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"Newtown Brae"

Location

13 Stephen Street, NEWTOWN VIC 3220 - Property No 205195

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Statement of Significance

B Listed - Regional Significance

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

'Newtown Brae' originally known as 'Woolmera' is a distinguished work of conservation Colac architect Alexander Hamilton, in a style derived from Italianate architectural traditions and which was consistently engaged for Hamilton's Western District homesteads. The original house of pre-1851, now merged with the 1885 additions, has been notable connection with important early Geelong settler Joseph Lewis. The ornamental iron verandah is a distinctive feature. James Alexander a retired Scottish pastoralist who erected the 1885 additions lived in this house for only 2 years until his death in 1887.

RECOMMENDATIONS: PROTECTIVE MEASURES

Geelong Regional Commission Register.

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Residential buildings (private)

"Newtown Brae"

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