Moxham's row houses, 139-141 Dryburgh Street, North Melbourne
Butler, Graeme10/1/1985
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Moxham's row houses, 139-141 Dryburgh Street, North Melbourne
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10/1/1985
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BIF-NORTH 102804 510664 510665
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Grading as at 1985 : BPeriod : Mid Victorian (1877)Grantee : G Rogerson 1858___________________________GRAEME BUTLER 1983, CONSERVATION STUDY FOR THE CITY OF MELBOURNE OF NORTH AND WEST MELBOURNE.History- The owner of these two houses, John Moxham, is listed as a carter in 1877, when these two houses were built. It is probable that much of his business was done in conjunction with the railways and this connection is reinforced by the fact that all his tenants in 139 Dryburgh Street were railway employers, such as Peter Viser, a signalman and a fireman, Joseph Madeleine. In 1895, John Moxham was still the owner of both houses, still residing in 141 Dryburgh Street.Description : A dichrome brick, transverse gabled and slated roof house of two storeys, with an iron decorated verandah and iron fence. Contrasting brick 'quoins' fringe openings at the lower level whilst brackets adorn the eaves at the upper. The chimney and its cornice are of brick, being more typical for pre 1880's houses. The iron is of the old serpentine-pattern and is set in panels with sparse brackets under.Integrity - Some of the brickwork has been painted; the roof slates have been replaced with iron,Streetscape - Part of an old residential precinct.Significance- Architecturally, early examples of face brick row housing which are near complete and of a distinctive, distinguishably old form type (transverse gable) and part of a similarly aged and near intact streetscape, of high regional importance. Historically, related to the special role of this area within the metropolis in association with the railway yards nearby and the goods handled there, of regional importance.Recommendations - Remove paint from brick and stonework;repaint in original or typical colours;consider zoning provisions to preserve original use and form.___________________________References:(RB= Rate book; D= Melbourne or Victoria Directory)1. RB 1876-77, 3122, 3; RB 1880-81, 3171; RB 1895-96, 3441, 2
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