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Elm street tree

Other Names

`Ulmus' sp. , Listed as number 37 in Maribyrnong Heritage Review Volume 6 pg: 56

Location

Near 34A Fairlie Street SEDDON, Maribyrnong City

File Number

21695

Level

Incl in HO area indiv sig

[1/1]
HO122 - Elm Street Tree, near

Statement of Significance

This elm street tree is significant to the City of Maribyrnong:
- as a remnant of the early 20th century street tree planting regime and the associated Edwardianera prosperity in the City (Criterion A4);
- as a remnant of once widespread but now severely reduced street tree planting within the City ( Criterion B2).

Australian Heritage Commission (AHC) criteria

The Australian Heritage Commission criteria consist of a set of eight criteria which cover social, aesthetic, scientific, and historic values. Each criterion has sub-criteria written specifically for cultural or natural values. The relevant criteria are:

A.4 demonstrates well the course and pattern of history, important historic events

B.2 rarity

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees