House at 21 Osborne Street

The house at 21 Osborne Street, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Historically, it is significant as one of the oldest houses in Osborne Street and demonstrates the early phase of residential development within the Government Survey precinct to the south of the railway line. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)

Aesthetically, it is significant as an intact and highly unusual example of an early Victorian two storey timber house of uncommon design, most notably the unusual triple gabled form, which is unique within Williamstown. It contributes to the historic nineteenth century character of Osborne Street. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House