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Glen Street

Other Name

Precinct

Location

1-15 & 2-14 GLEN STREET, and 68-76 BREWSTER STREET, ESSENDON, MOONEE VALLEY CITY

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

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Glen Street
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Glen Street
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Glen Street

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The Glen Street precinct, which is a residential area comprising housing constructed during the post-Federation period, is significant. All houses within the precinct contribute to its significance.

Non-original alterations and additions to the Contributory houses are not significant.

How is it significant?
The Glen Street precinct is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Moonee Valley.

Why is it significant?
It is historically significant as an illustration of the significant residential development that occurred in Essendon during the inter-war period and early-postwar periods. (Criterion A).

It is aesthetically significant for the remarkable diversity of housing types and styles in such a relatively small area. The consistency of the architectural styles emphasizes the strong and picturesque character of the precinct. The predominant California Bungalows display a richness and variety of details, features and materials. (Criteria D & E)

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