2 Lewis Street

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

Bluestone cottage

2 Lewis Street

This building has local significance as an early bluestone cottage near the cemetery in North Hamilton, an area settled as early as the mid 1860s but even now only partially developed. ([i]) The cottage, believed to date from this period, stands on land originally owned by A McQueen, who purchased a number of blocks in the immediate vicinity, mainly in Section 26, Parish of Hamilton North. ([ii]) A search of the 1866 Hamilton Rate Book failed to confirm McQueen's ownership of a stone cottage, although another stone house in Lewis Street was located, owned by Michael Callaghan, farmer. ([iii]) The cottage betrays its very early date by its form, detailing and materials. The front door is close to Georgian in style and is rather grand for the size of the house. The twelve pane sash windows are all intact with much original glass. The simple architraves and quoins in contrasting stone are another sign of early construction. Apart from the changes to the verandah, the building is significantly intact and in excellent condition.