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Elm street tree

Other Names

Listed as number 286 in Maribrong Heritage Review Volume 6, pg 105 , `Ulmus' sp.

Location

288 (near) Nicholson Street SEDDON, Maribyrnong City

File Number

20160

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

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HO148 - Plane Street Tree and

Statement of Significance

This elm street tree near 288 Nicholson Street is significant to the City of Maribyrnong:
- as one of few surviving remnants of the early 20th century street tree planting regime, parallel with the renewed prosperity of the area (Criterion A4)
- as a remnant of a street tree planting program which was once widespread but has been severely reduced over time 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